Serving 378 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Linkhorne 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 43% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (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 77% 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: 378 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Linkhorne Elementary serves the northwest part of Lynchburg, VA, covering an area of approximately 5.8 square miles. Most students typically live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 1.7 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Linkhorne Elementary School's student population of 378 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
378 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Linkhorne 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 Linkhorne Elementary School is 0.60, 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
#1632 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45-49%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-29%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
8%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
58%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
23%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-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 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.2%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
7%
6%
Showing 2006–2015. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and Yellow
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Linkhorne Elementary School's ranking?
Linkhorne Elementary School is ranked #1632 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Linkhorne Elementary School often compared to?
Linkhorne Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bedford Hills Elementary School, Paul Munro Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Linkhorne Elementary School?
378 students attend Linkhorne Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Linkhorne Elementary School students are Black, 23% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Linkhorne Elementary School?
Linkhorne Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Linkhorne Elementary School offer ?
Linkhorne Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Linkhorne Elementary School part of?
Linkhorne Elementary School is part of Lynchburg City School District.
In what neighborhood is Linkhorne Elementary School located?
Linkhorne Elementary School is located in the Linkhorne neighborhood of Lynchburg, VA. There are 1 other public schools located in Linkhorne.
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