Serving 303 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Lawson-marriott 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 303 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lawson-marriott Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Lawson-marriott Elementary School's student population of 303 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
303 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Lawson-marriott Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lawson-marriott Elementary School is 0.69, 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
#1448 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35-39%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-54%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
8%
Hispanic
7%
19%
Black
37%
22%
White
40%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lawson-marriott Elementary School's ranking?
Lawson-marriott Elementary School is ranked #1448 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Lawson-marriott Elementary School?
303 students attend Lawson-marriott Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Lawson-marriott Elementary School students are White, 37% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lawson-marriott Elementary School?
Lawson-marriott Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lawson-marriott Elementary School offer ?
Lawson-marriott Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lawson-marriott Elementary School part of?
Lawson-marriott Elementary School is part of King And Queen County School District.
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