Serving 262 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lois Harrison-jones 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 60-64% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% 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: 262 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: John B. Cary Elementary serves the northeast part of Richmond, VA, encompassing an area of approximately 3.6 square miles. Most students live within a 1.5-mile radius of the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone reaching 3.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lois Harrison-jones Elementary School's student population of 262 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
262 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1913
School Calendar
School Motto
Together We Thrive, Shaping the Future with Knowledge and Love
School Rankings
Lois Harrison-jones 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 Lois Harrison-jones Elementary School is 0.66, 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
#1405 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
8%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
40%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
42%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.4%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
7%
6%
Showing 2004–2013. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lois Harrison-jones Elementary School's ranking?
Lois Harrison-jones Elementary School is ranked #1405 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Lois Harrison-jones Elementary School often compared to?
Lois Harrison-jones Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like William Fox Elementary School, Mary Munford Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Lois Harrison-jones Elementary School?
262 students attend Lois Harrison-jones Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Lois Harrison-jones Elementary School students are White, 40% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lois Harrison-jones Elementary School?
Lois Harrison-jones Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lois Harrison-jones Elementary School offer ?
Lois Harrison-jones Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lois Harrison-jones Elementary School part of?
Lois Harrison-jones Elementary School is part of Richmond City School District.
In what neighborhood is Lois Harrison-jones Elementary School located?
Lois Harrison-jones Elementary School is located in the Carillon neighborhood of Richmond, VA.
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