Robert S. Payne Elementary School
- Robert S. Payne Elementary School serves 528 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (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 76% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Robert S. Payne Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 15:1.
Top Placements
Robert S. Payne 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 10%)
School Overview
- Robert S. Payne Elementary School's student population of 528 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2005) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 528 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 33 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Robert S. Payne Elementary School is ranked within the top 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 16:1 has decreased from 19:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Robert S. Payne Elementary School is 0.55, 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 | #838 out of 1791 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 82% | 72% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 76% | 80% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 15% |
| Black | 61% | 23% |
| White | 28% | 50% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 7% | 5% |
| Diversity Score | 0.55 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 91% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15) | 1% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Lynchburg City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, VA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Robert S. Payne Elementary School is E.c. Glass High School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle For Innovation (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Lynchburg Lynchburg City Secondary Alternative Alternative School
0.2 miles
915 Court Street, Po Box 2497
Lynchburg, VA 24505
(434) 522-3700 0.2 n/a n/a - Lynchburg Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle For Innovation Magnet School
Grades: 6-8 | 657 students
0.2 miles
1200 1208 Polk St
Lynchburg, VA 24504
(434) 515-5310 0.2 6-8 657 - Lynchburg E.c. Glass High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,359 student
0.7 miles
2111 Memorial Ave
Lynchburg, VA 24501
(434) 515-5370 0.7 9-12 1,359 - Lynchburg Dearington Elementary/innovation Magnet School
Grades: PK-5 | 183 students
0.9 miles
210 Smyth St
Lynchburg, VA 24501
(434) 515-5220 0.9 PK-5 183 - Lynchburg Lynchburg Juvenile Detention Home Alternative School
1.1 miles
1400 Florida Ave.
Lynchburg, VA 24501
(434) 847-1882 1.1 n/a n/a
School Reviews
| 2 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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