Serving 224 students in grades 3-5, Lightfoot 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 57% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 224 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lightfoot Elementary serves the east part of Unionville, VA, covering an area of approximately 140.5 square miles, with typical drives to the school ranging from 15 to 20 minutes and an average distance of 8.4 miles to the edge of the attendance zone, reaching up to 10.9 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lightfoot Elementary School's student population of 224 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
224 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Lightfoot 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 Lightfoot Elementary School is 0.53, 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
#1423 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)53%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. View full 12-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-34%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
17%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Black
9%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
White
66%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.6%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
6%
5%
Showing 2013–2022. View full 24-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lightfoot Elementary School's ranking?
Lightfoot Elementary School is ranked #1423 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Lightfoot Elementary School often compared to?
Lightfoot Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Locust Grove Elementary School, Gordon-barbour Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Lightfoot Elementary School?
224 students attend Lightfoot Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Lightfoot Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lightfoot Elementary School?
Lightfoot Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lightfoot Elementary School offer ?
Lightfoot Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lightfoot Elementary School part of?
Lightfoot Elementary School is part of Orange County School District.
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