Riverlawn Elementary School
- Riverlawn Elementary School serves 385 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Riverlawn Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 15:1.
Top Placements
Riverlawn Elementary School places 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%)
School Overview
- Riverlawn Elementary School's student population of 385 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 385 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Riverlawn Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,791 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Riverlawn Elementary School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (VA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1231 out of 1791 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 75% | 72% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 80% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 7% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 15% |
| Black | 5% | 23% |
| White | 82% | 50% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 5% |
| Diversity Score | 0.36 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 82% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Pulaski County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, VA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Riverlawn Elementary School is Radford High School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is John N. Dalton Intermediate (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Belle Heth Elementary School (1.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Radford John N. Dalton Intermediate Grades: 7-8 | 251 students
0.8 miles
60 Dalton Dr
Radford, VA 24141
(540) 731-3651 0.8 7-8 251 - Radford Radford High School Grades: 9-12 | 508 students
0.8 miles
50 Dalton Dr
Radford, VA 24141
(540) 731-3649 0.8 9-12 508 - Radford Belle Heth Elementary School Grades: 3-6 | 475 students
1.5 miles
151 George Street
Radford, VA 24141
(540) 731-3653 1.5 3-6 475 - Radford Mcharg Elementary School Grades: PK-2 | 379 students
1.9 miles
700 Twelfth St
Radford, VA 24141
(540) 731-3652 1.9 PK-2 379 - Radford Belview Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 286 students
2.1 miles
3187 Peppers Ferry Rd
Radford, VA 24141
(540) 633-3200 2.1 PK-5 286
School Reviews
| 5 Overall great school. Mr. Bowler has a great impact on the kids. - Posted by Parent - roxan |
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