Lancaster Primary vs. Northumberland Elementary School
Should I attend Lancaster Primary or Northumberland Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Lancaster Primary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
Northumberland Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 293 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Lancaster Primary 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Serving 542 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Northumberland 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 52% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (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 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-3
PK-5
Total Students
293 students
542 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
56% | 44%
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
48 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1661 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1126 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
60%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
56
50
Kindergarten Students
59
68
Grade 1 Students
68
81
Grade 2 Students
55
75
Grade 3 Students
55
96
Grade 4 Students
-
80
Grade 5 Students
-
92
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
1%
8%
% Black
58%
40%
% White
32%
46%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%
Diversity Score
0.56
0.62
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
88%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
