Lane Elementary School
Lane Elementary School serves 790 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Lane Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 81% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 51% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Lane Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
Lane Elementary School's student population of 790 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 790 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 50 teachers |
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School Comparison
Lane Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,791 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Lane Elementary School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (VA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #636 out of 1791 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 81% | 72% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 83% | 80% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 14% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 17% | 16% |
| Black | 21% | 22% |
| White | 42% | 49% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 6% |
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Diversity Score | 0.74 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 16% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Fairfax County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, VA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Lane Elementary School is Hayfield Secondary (1.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Hayfield Elementary School (1.2 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Alexandria Hayfield Elementary School Math: 83% | Reading: 77%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-6 | 753 students10
1.2 miles
7633 Telegraph Rd
Alexandria, VA 22315
(703) 924-4500 1.2 PK-6 753 - Alexandria Hayfield Secondary Magnet School
Math: 65% | Reading: 85%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-12 | 2,961 students10
1.2 miles
7630 Telegraph Rd
Alexandria, VA 22315
(703) 924-7400 1.2 7-12 2,961 - Springfield Key Middle School Math: 50% | Reading: 73%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-8 | 823 students10
1.2 miles
6402 Franconia Rd
Springfield, VA 22150
(703) 313-3900 1.2 7-8 823 - Springfield Lee High School Math: 65% | Reading: 88%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,786 student10
1.3 miles
6540 Franconia Rd
Springfield, VA 22150
(703) 924-8300 1.3 9-12 1,786 - Alexandria Island Creek Elementary School Math: 83% | Reading: 85%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-6 | 787 students10
1.4 miles
7855 Morning View Ln.
Alexandria, VA 22315
(571) 642-6300 1.4 PK-6 787
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