Serving 519 students in grades 3-5, Locust Grove 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 67% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 519 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Locust Grove Elementary serves the northeast part of its school district in Locust Grove, VA, covering an area of approximately 49 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 8.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Locust Grove Elementary School's student population of 519 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
519 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1990
School Motto
Once an Eagle, Always an Eagle
School Rankings
Locust Grove 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 Locust Grove Elementary School is 0.63, 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
#1070 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)64%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-44%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
20%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
12%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
55%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
12%
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)16%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
7%
5%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Eagles
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Locust Grove Elementary School's ranking?
Locust Grove Elementary School is ranked #1070 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Locust Grove Elementary School often compared to?
Locust Grove Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lightfoot Elementary School, Orange Elementary School, Gordon-barbour Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Locust Grove Elementary School?
519 students attend Locust Grove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Locust Grove Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Locust Grove Elementary School?
Locust Grove Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Locust Grove Elementary School offer ?
Locust Grove Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Locust Grove Elementary School part of?
Locust Grove Elementary School is part of Orange County School District.
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