Laurel Lane Elementary School
Laurel Lane Elementary School serves 517 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Laurel 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 bottom 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 77% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 51% (majority Black).
School Overview
Laurel Lane Elementary School's student population of 517 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 517 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 36 teachers |
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School Comparison
Laurel 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 Laurel Lane Elementary School is 0.63, which is less 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 | #842 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) | 77% | 80% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 14% | 16% |
| Black | 14% | 22% |
| White | 57% | 49% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 12% | 6% |
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Diversity Score | 0.63 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 42% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Williamsburg-James City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, VA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Laurel Lane Elementary School is Eastern St. Hosp. Ed. Prg (2.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Berkeley Middle School (2.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Clara Byrd Baker Elementary School (1.8 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Williamsburg Clara Byrd Baker Elementary School Math: 80% | Reading: 78%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 545 students10
1.8 miles
3131 Ironbound Rd
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 221-0949 1.8 PK-5 545 - Williamsburg Matthew Whaley Elementary School Math: 81% | Reading: 75%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 482 students10
2.3 miles
301 Scotland St
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 229-1931 2.3 K-5 482 - Williamsburg Berkeley Middle School Math: 56% | Reading: 72%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 883 students10
2.8 miles
1118 Ironbound Rd
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 229-8051 2.8 6-8 883 - Williamsburg Eastern St. Hosp. Ed. Prg Special Education School Grades: PK-12
2.8 miles
4601 Ironbound Rd B11
Williamsburg, VA 23187
(757) 253-4250 2.8 PK-12 n/a - Williamsburg James Blair Middle School
3.0 miles
101 Longhill Road
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 603-6400 3 n/a n/a
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