Laurel Elementary

Summary:

Laurel Elementary is a public elementary school in Austinville, Virginia, serving 225 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Carroll County Public Schools district, which is ranked 35 out of 130 school districts in the state.

Laurel Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of white students (95.56%) compared to nearby schools, and generally performs better than the state average in mathematics and science SOL tests, with proficiency rates ranging from 71% to 77%. However, the school's reading proficiency rates are lower than the state and district averages, particularly in 3rd grade. Laurel Elementary also has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 63.76% to 86.67%, which is significantly higher than the surrounding schools. The school's spending per student has been relatively consistent, ranging from $7,063 to $8,076 over the past few years, which is on the lower end compared to nearby schools. Laurel Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.5 to 15.5 over the past few years, which is lower than most of the surrounding schools.

Compared to the nearby schools, such as Fairview Elementary, Max Meadows Elementary, and Oakland Elementary, Laurel Elementary has lower test scores in several subject areas, particularly in reading. However, the school's mathematics and science proficiency rates are generally on par with or better than the surrounding schools. Laurel Elementary's high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which is significantly higher than the surrounding schools, suggests the school may be serving a more economically disadvantaged population, which could impact student performance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 26 Pleasant View Road
       Austinville, VA  24312


(276) 728-9247

District: Carroll County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
467th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,849 Help


Students who attend Laurel Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Carroll County Middle
High:    Carroll County High

Student/teacher ratio:  12.7 Help
Number of students:  217

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.0%
Two or more races:
2.8%
Hispanic:
2.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  90.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Laurel Elementary ranks better than 58.1% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 4th among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Carroll County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.76. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94%), two or more races (2.8%), Hispanic (2.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 90.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Laurel Elementary is 12.7. 4 elementary schools in the Carroll County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Laurel Elementary is $7,849. 5 elementary schools in the Carroll County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Laurel Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Laurel Elementary 467th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Laurel Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Carroll County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Carroll County Public Schools 35th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Laurel Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Laurel Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 60.29 430th 1062 59.5%
2006 35.88 822nd 1071 23.2%
2007 50.45 587th 1083 45.8%
2008 51.10 600th 1081 44.5%
2009 48.65 636th 1082 41.2%
2010 35.01 897th 1113 19.4%
2011 28.64 956th 1117 14.4%
2012 40.45 779th 1117 30.3%
2013 44.26 694th 1120 38.0%
2014 62.12 413th 1110 62.8%
2015 53.12 597th 1100 45.7%
2016 48.20 652nd 1096 40.5%
2017 39.20 777th 1099 29.3%
2018 47.00 674th 1097 38.6%
2019 65.74 403rd 1105 63.5%
2021 54.86 529th 1103 52.0%
2022 39.19 728th 1109 34.4%
2023 60.86 470th 1114 57.8%
2024 61.76 467th 1114 58.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Laurel Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 65.30 339th 1036 67.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Laurel Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 64.87 390th 1100 64.5%
2024 63.59 416th 1098 62.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Laurel Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 53.23 545th 1093 50.1%
2024 60.22 470th 1101 57.3%
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Rank History for White students at Laurel Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 38.12 679th 984 31.0%
2024 44.36 619th 979 36.8%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Laurel Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 145 145
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 146 146
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 130 130
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 132 132
1993 135 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 135
1994 274 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 277
1995 266 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 268
1996 266 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 268
1997 271 2 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 276
1998 267 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 270
1999 266 1 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 273
2000 284 0 0 9 0 n/a n/a -4 289
2001 287 0 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 296
2002 292 0 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 299
2003 292 0 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 299
2004 290 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 295
2005 290 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 293
2006 270 0 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 274
2007 259 2 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 266
2008 283 4 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 290
2009 277 1 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 282
2010 273 1 0 7 0 n/a n/a 4 285
2011 288 10 2 12 1 0 2 0 315
2012 246 2 1 13 0 0 1 0 263
2013 254 2 1 18 1 0 1 0 277
2014 231 2 1 16 2 0 1 0 253
2015 227 2 1 14 1 0 0 0 245
2016 225 2 1 8 0 0 0 0 236
2017 202 1 0 14 0 0 0 0 217
2018 213 2 0 9 0 0 0 0 224
2019 230 3 0 5 0 0 0 0 238
2020 227 4 0 5 0 0 1 0 237
2021 212 1 0 3 0 0 1 0 217
2022 208 0 0 8 0 0 2 0 218
2023 215 1 0 5 0 0 4 0 225
2024 204 2 0 5 0 0 6 0 217

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Laurel Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 145 8.0 18.1 n/a
1990 146 7.6 19.2 n/a
1991 130 8.3 15.6 n/a
1992 132 8.5 15.5 n/a
1993 135 8.7 15.5 n/a
1994 277 17.4 n/a 28.5
1995 268 n/a 0.0 31.3
1996 268 n/a 0.0 31.3
1997 276 n/a 0.0 31.9
1998 270 n/a 0.0 33.7
1999 273 21.0 13.0 47.3
2000 289 n/a 0.0 43
2001 296 22.0 13.5 43.2
2002 299 28.0 10.7 57.9
2003 299 28.0 10.7 57.9
2004 295 25.0 11.8 52.2
2005 293 20.0 14.7 48.1
2006 274 18.0 15.2 49.3
2007 266 20.9 12.7 51.9
2008 290 18.0 16.1 49
2009 282 19.5 14.5 50.4
2010 285 20.3 14.0 58
2011 315 18.5 17.0 49.8
2012 263 15.6 16.7 58.2
2013 277 17.6 15.6 62.1
2014 253 19.9 12.6 62.5
2015 245 17.0 14.4 60.8
2016 236 15.0 15.7 57.2
2017 217 17.6 12.3 65.4
2018 224 16.2 13.7 62.5
2019 238 17.1 13.8 63
2020 237 17.4 13.5 58.6
2021 217 14.7 14.7 n/a
2022 218 14.0 15.5 63.8
2023 225 18.0 12.5 86.7
2024 217 17.0 12.7 90.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Laurel Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 145 8.0 18.1 n/a
1990 146 7.6 19.2 n/a
1991 130 8.3 15.6 n/a
1992 132 8.5 15.5 n/a
1993 135 8.7 15.5 n/a
1994 277 17.4 n/a 28.5
1995 268 n/a 0.0 31.3
1996 268 n/a 0.0 31.3
1997 276 n/a 0.0 31.9
1998 270 n/a 0.0 33.7
1999 273 21.0 13.0 47.3
2000 289 n/a 0.0 43
2001 296 22.0 13.5 43.2
2002 299 28.0 10.7 57.9
2003 299 28.0 10.7 57.9
2004 295 25.0 11.8 52.2
2005 293 20.0 14.7 48.1
2006 274 18.0 15.2 49.3
2007 266 20.9 12.7 51.9
2008 290 18.0 16.1 49
2009 282 19.5 14.5 50.4
2010 285 20.3 14.0 58
2011 315 18.5 17.0 49.8
2012 263 15.6 16.7 58.2
2013 277 17.6 15.6 62.1
2014 253 19.9 12.6 62.5
2015 245 17.0 14.4 60.8
2016 236 15.0 15.7 57.2
2017 217 17.6 12.3 65.4
2018 224 16.2 13.7 62.5
2019 238 17.1 13.8 63
2020 237 17.4 13.5 58.6
2021 217 14.7 14.7 n/a
2022 218 14.0 15.5 63.8
2023 225 18.0 12.5 86.7
2024 217 17.0 12.7 90.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Laurel Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $778 (11.0%) $6,285 (89.0%) $7,063
2020 $854 (10.6%) $7,222 (89.4%) $8,076
2021 $00 (0.0%) $7,849 (100.0%) $7,849

Data source: Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 403rd of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 470th of 1114 Elementary schools
 5.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Laurel Elementary)9570.3
 24.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Carroll County Public Schools)8676.7
 9.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Laurel Elementary)6973
 4%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Carroll County Public Schools)7469.2
 4.8%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Laurel Elementary)9275.7
 16.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Carroll County Public Schools)9176.3
 14.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Laurel Elementary)7873
 5%
   4th Grade English Reading (Carroll County Public Schools)7978.5
 0.5%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Laurel Elementary)8870.6
 17.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Carroll County Public Schools)8673.9
 12.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Laurel Elementary)8567.7
 17.4%
   5th Grade Science (Carroll County Public Schools)8671.9
 14.1%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Laurel Elementary)7970.6
 8.4%
   5th Grade English Reading (Carroll County Public Schools)8480.6
 3.4%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students238225
 5.5%
African American31
 66.7%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic55
Pacific Islander00
White230215
 6.5%
Two or More Races04
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients63%86.7%
 23.6%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 217 students attended Laurel Elementary.

Students who attend Laurel Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Carroll County Middle
High : Carroll County High

Laurel Elementary ranks 467th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Laurel Elementary are 94% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.


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