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Paul Munro Elementary School vs. Linkhorne Elementary School

Should you attend Paul Munro Elementary School or Linkhorne Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Paul Munro Elementary School
4641 Locksview Rd
Lynchburg, VA 24503
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Linkhorne Elementary School
2501 Linkhorne Dr
Lynchburg, VA 24503
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Paul Munro Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)

Linkhorne Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 344 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Paul Munro Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher 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 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
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 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
344 students
378 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Paul Munro Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Linkhorne Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Paul Munro Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Linkhorne Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
34 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Paul Munro Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Linkhorne Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Paul Munro Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lynchburg City Public Schools and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Linkhorne Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lynchburg City Public Schools and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#273 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Top 20%)
#1632 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Paul Munro Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Linkhorne Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
80-84%
(Top 20% in VA)
43%
(Bottom 50% in VA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Paul Munro Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lynchburg City Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Linkhorne Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lynchburg City Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
80-84%
(Top 20% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Paul Munro Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lynchburg City Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Linkhorne Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lynchburg City Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
60-79%
(Top 30% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Paul Munro Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Linkhorne Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
62
15
Kindergarten Students
51
49
Grade 1 Students
50
57
Grade 2 Students
52
64
Grade 3 Students
42
57
Grade 4 Students
41
79
Grade 5 Students
46
57

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Paul Munro Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Lynchburg City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Linkhorne Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Lynchburg City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
8%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Paul Munro Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lynchburg City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Linkhorne Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lynchburg City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
32%
60%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Paul Munro Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lynchburg City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Linkhorne Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lynchburg City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
50%
19%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Paul Munro Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lynchburg City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Linkhorne Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lynchburg City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Paul Munro Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lynchburg City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Linkhorne Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lynchburg City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.64
0.59
This chart showcases the diversity score of Paul Munro Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lynchburg City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Linkhorne Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lynchburg City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
96%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Paul Munro Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lynchburg City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Linkhorne Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lynchburg City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
(20-21 School Year Data)
6%
(14-15 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Paul Munro Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lynchburg City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Linkhorne Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lynchburg City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2014-15 school year.
 
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