Northumberland Elementary School vs. Lancaster Primary
Should I attend Northumberland Elementary School or Lancaster Primary? 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
Northumberland Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Lancaster Primary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
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).
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).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-3
Total Students
542 students
293 students
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
28 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1126 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1661 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
25-29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
35-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
50
56
Kindergarten Students
68
59
Grade 1 Students
81
68
Grade 2 Students
75
55
Grade 3 Students
96
55
Grade 4 Students
80
-
Grade 5 Students
92
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
8%
1%
% Black
40%
58%
% White
46%
32%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
8%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.56
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
83%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
