Serving 380 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Riverlawn 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 55-59% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 380 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Riverlawn Elementary serves the northeast part of Radford, VA, covering an area of approximately 47.7 square miles, with most students living about 10-12 minutes away from the school. The furthest distance from the school to the edge of the attendance zone is around 8.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Riverlawn Elementary School's student population of 380 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
380 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Riverlawn 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 Riverlawn Elementary School is 0.38, 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
#1284 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)55-59%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-59%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
78%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
11%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.4%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
7%
6%
Showing 2009–2021. Full 23-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 Riverlawn Elementary School's ranking?
Riverlawn Elementary School is ranked #1284 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
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 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Riverlawn Elementary School?
380 students attend Riverlawn Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Riverlawn Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Riverlawn Elementary School?
Riverlawn Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Riverlawn Elementary School offer ?
Riverlawn Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is Riverlawn Elementary School part of?
Riverlawn Elementary School is part of Pulaski County School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
Overall great school. Mr. Bowler has a great impact on the kids.
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