Robert S. Payne Elementary School

1201 Floyd St
Lynchburg, VA 24501
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 450 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Robert S. Payne 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 45-49% (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 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 450 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : Bottom 50% in VA
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Robert S. Payne Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

School Overview

Robert S. Payne Elementary School's student population of 450 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
450 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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School Rankings

Robert S. Payne Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Robert S. Payne Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (VA)
#1207 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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45-49%
54%
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60%
69%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
7%
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Hispanic
4%
18%
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Black
66%
22%
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White
23%
46%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.51
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Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
41%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
1%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Robert S. Payne Elementary School's ranking?
Robert S. Payne Elementary School is ranked #1207 out of 1,792 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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Robert S. Payne Elementary School?
450 students attend Robert S. Payne Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Robert S. Payne Elementary School students are Black, 23% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Robert S. Payne Elementary School?
Robert S. Payne Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Robert S. Payne Elementary School offer ?
Robert S. Payne Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Robert S. Payne Elementary School part of?
Robert S. Payne Elementary School is part of Lynchburg City PBLC Schs School District.

School Reviews

2   4/18/2011
a. Okay but a bit segregated as to who gets the help and how much help b. Again a little segregated not as much variety given to the Bay area of the school (the majority), versus what is open to the Go-Center Children c. Pencils are given to the k-1st graders (not sure aboout the rest.) Certificates should be given. d. Facilities are so-so e. mid-high frequency positively and proactively involved
- Posted by Parent - ms.bl

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 450 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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