Serving 716 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Lane Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is equal to the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 716 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 70% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lane Elementary serves the southeastern part of Alexandria, VA, covering an area of approximately 2 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the farthest edge of the zone located about 2.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lane Elementary School's student population of 716 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
716 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1995
School Calendar
Campus Size
5 acres
School Motto
Communicate, Collaborate & Care!
School Rankings
Lane 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 Lane Elementary School is 0.76, which is more 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
#906 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)69%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-34%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
10%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
21%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
20%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
38%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.7%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and Orange
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lane Elementary School's ranking?
Lane Elementary School is ranked #906 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Lane Elementary School often compared to?
Lane Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Island Creek Elementary School, Hayfield Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Lane Elementary School?
716 students attend Lane Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Lane Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lane Elementary School?
Lane Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lane Elementary School offer ?
Lane Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lane Elementary School part of?
Lane Elementary School is part of Fairfax County School District.
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