Serving 393 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lakemont Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 393 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Robert E. Lee Elementary serves the northeast part of Petersburg, VA, covering an area of approximately 4.6 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school within 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest distance to the zone's edge being about 3.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lakemont Elementary School's student population of 393 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
393 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
“L.E.A.D. the Way”
School Rankings
Lakemont Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lakemont Elementary School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1753 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-34%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)21-39%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%
Hispanic
21%
20%
Black
73%
21%
White
4%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.1%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lakemont Elementary School's ranking?
Lakemont Elementary School is ranked #1753 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Lakemont Elementary School often compared to?
Lakemont Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cool Spring Elementary School, Walnut Hill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Lakemont Elementary School?
393 students attend Lakemont Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Lakemont Elementary School students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lakemont Elementary School?
Lakemont Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lakemont Elementary School offer ?
Lakemont Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lakemont Elementary School part of?
Lakemont Elementary School is part of Petersburg City School District.
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