Serving 243 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lindenwood 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 50-54% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 243 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lindenwood Elementary serves the southwest part of Norfolk, VA, covering an area of approximately 1 square mile. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 0.6 miles to the nearest edge of the attendance zone and a maximum distance of 1.1 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lindenwood Elementary School's student population of 243 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
243 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lindenwood 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 Lindenwood Elementary School is 0.48, 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
#1624 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-34%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
8%
Hispanic
14%
20%
Black
70%
21%
White
9%
44%
Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.2%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Panther Pride
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lindenwood Elementary School's ranking?
Lindenwood Elementary School is ranked #1624 out of 1,773 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?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Lindenwood Elementary School?
243 students attend Lindenwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Lindenwood Elementary School students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lindenwood Elementary School?
Lindenwood Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lindenwood Elementary School offer ?
Lindenwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lindenwood Elementary School part of?
Lindenwood Elementary School is part of Norfolk City School District.
In what neighborhood is Lindenwood Elementary School located?
Lindenwood Elementary School is located in the Lindenwood neighborhood of Norfolk, VA.
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