Lee M. Waid Elementary

Summary:

Lee M. Waid Elementary is a public elementary school in Rocky Mount, Virginia, serving 412 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Franklin County Public Schools district, which is ranked 38 out of 130 school districts in the state.

Lee M. Waid Elementary consistently ranks among the top 25% of Virginia elementary schools, with particularly impressive performance on SOL (Standards of Learning) tests. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 92.45% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 76.09% for the district and 70.11% for the state. The school also has a more diverse student population than many nearby schools, with a racial makeup of 54.61% White, 18.69% African American, 12.38% Hispanic, and 13.35% two or more races. Additionally, Lee M. Waid Elementary excels in supporting the academic achievement of specific student subgroups, such as African American students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

Compared to other schools in the Franklin County Public Schools district, Lee M. Waid Elementary stands out as a top-performing institution. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 258th out of 1,114 Virginia elementary schools, while the next highest-ranked school in the district, Windy Gap Elementary, ranked 342nd. This consistent academic growth and strong performance, even in the face of socioeconomic challenges, make Lee M. Waid Elementary a standout school within the district.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 540 E Court Street
       Rocky Mount, VA  24151


(540) 483-5736

District: Franklin County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
258th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,005 Help


Students who attend Lee M. Waid Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Benjamin Franklin Middle
High:    Franklin County High

Student/teacher ratio:  11.9 Help
Number of students:  403

Racial breakdown:

White:
54.8%
African American:
16.9%
Two or more races:
15.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  77.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Lee M. Waid Elementary ranks better than 76.8% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 2nd among 12 ranked elementary schools in the Franklin County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.87. (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 Lee M. Waid Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Franklin County Public Schools District. Student population at Lee M. Waid Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (54.8%), African American (16.9%), two or more races (15.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 77.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lee M. Waid Elementary is 11.9. 9 elementary schools in the Franklin County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lee M. Waid Elementary is $12,005, which is the 3rd highest among 12 elementary schools in the Franklin County Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lee M. Waid Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Lee M. Waid Elementary 258th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Lee M. Waid Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Franklin County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Franklin County Public Schools 38th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lee M. Waid Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Lee M. Waid Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 53.25 535th 1062 49.6%
2006 64.57 356th 1071 66.8%
2007 75.78 182nd 1083 83.2%
2008 72.06 242nd 1081 77.6%
2009 74.56 204th 1082 81.1%
2010 79.35 105th 1113 90.6%
2011 84.40 55th 1117 95.1%
2012 78.11 161st 1117 85.6%
2013 63.55 404th 1120 63.9%
2014 57.39 486th 1110 56.2%
2015 57.30 530th 1100 51.8%
2016 55.96 533rd 1096 51.4%
2017 66.79 352nd 1099 68.0%
2018 55.37 553rd 1097 49.6%
2019 52.24 601st 1105 45.6%
2021 52.83 552nd 1103 50.0%
2022 72.01 316th 1109 71.5%
2023 80.19 204th 1114 81.7%
2024 76.87 258th 1114 76.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lee M. Waid Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 82.72 90th 1036 91.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Lee M. Waid Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 81.81 150th 1100 86.4%
2024 81.39 163rd 1098 85.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Lee M. Waid Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 72.58 282nd 1093 74.2%
2024 66.73 381st 1101 65.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Lee M. Waid Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 94.02 13th 579 97.8%
2024 80.73 76th 588 87.1%
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Rank History for White students at Lee M. Waid Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 68.39 289th 984 70.6%
2024 67.31 303rd 979 69.1%
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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 Lee M. Waid 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 517 517
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 371 371
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 367 367
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 377 377
1993 250 97 0 1 3 n/a n/a 0 351
1994 213 95 5 0 3 n/a n/a 0 316
1995 228 116 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 348
1996 228 116 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 348
1997 217 122 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 346
1998 193 124 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 324
1999 194 122 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 323
2000 204 134 2 14 0 n/a n/a -4 350
2001 209 148 4 10 0 n/a n/a 0 371
2002 176 114 3 18 0 n/a n/a 0 311
2003 176 114 3 18 0 n/a n/a 0 311
2004 190 100 3 13 0 n/a n/a 0 306
2005 197 94 2 14 0 n/a n/a 0 307
2006 230 102 2 22 0 n/a n/a 0 356
2007 228 95 2 25 3 n/a n/a 0 353
2008 224 84 2 23 3 n/a n/a 0 336
2009 211 79 2 31 2 n/a n/a 0 325
2010 235 92 2 38 3 n/a n/a 0 370
2011 239 88 2 31 3 0 3 0 366
2012 222 84 2 33 2 0 14 0 357
2013 222 86 2 38 1 1 35 0 385
2014 215 94 2 42 2 0 39 0 394
2015 230 81 1 48 2 1 31 0 394
2016 223 71 1 46 2 0 32 0 375
2017 222 70 1 56 2 0 37 0 388
2018 224 65 1 49 2 0 43 0 384
2019 235 67 1 46 3 0 43 0 395
2020 233 77 0 56 1 0 42 0 409
2021 211 84 0 51 2 0 40 0 388
2022 197 93 1 44 0 0 51 0 386
2023 225 77 4 51 0 0 55 0 412
2024 221 68 6 47 0 0 61 0 403

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 Lee M. Waid Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 517 37.3 13.8 n/a
1990 371 26.9 13.7 n/a
1991 367 27.1 13.5 n/a
1992 377 27.6 13.6 n/a
1993 351 27.7 12.7 n/a
1994 316 17.2 n/a 44.6
1995 348 n/a 0.0 49.7
1996 348 n/a 0.0 49.7
1997 346 n/a 0.0 46.2
1998 324 n/a 0.0 59.9
1999 323 24.6 13.1 60.4
2000 350 n/a 0.0 56.8
2001 371 25.1 14.8 55
2002 311 35.0 8.9 54.7
2003 311 35.0 8.9 54.7
2004 306 33.0 9.3 64.4
2005 307 31.0 9.9 56.4
2006 356 40.0 8.9 46.3
2007 353 36.2 9.8 60.1
2008 336 28.0 12.0 58
2009 325 30.0 10.8 73.2
2010 370 25.0 14.8 65.1
2011 366 26.0 14.0 65
2012 357 21.0 17.0 67.2
2013 385 22.7 16.9 65.5
2014 394 29.6 13.2 66.5
2015 394 25.0 15.7 64.5
2016 375 26.0 14.4 64.3
2017 388 28.0 13.8 60.8
2018 384 28.5 13.4 82.6
2019 395 26.3 15.0 87.8
2020 409 23.0 17.7 87.5
2021 388 26.0 14.9 n/a
2022 386 26.5 14.5 92.7
2023 412 32.0 12.8 74.3
2024 403 33.6 11.9 77.7

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 Lee M. Waid Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 517 37.3 13.8 n/a
1990 371 26.9 13.7 n/a
1991 367 27.1 13.5 n/a
1992 377 27.6 13.6 n/a
1993 351 27.7 12.7 n/a
1994 316 17.2 n/a 44.6
1995 348 n/a 0.0 49.7
1996 348 n/a 0.0 49.7
1997 346 n/a 0.0 46.2
1998 324 n/a 0.0 59.9
1999 323 24.6 13.1 60.4
2000 350 n/a 0.0 56.8
2001 371 25.1 14.8 55
2002 311 35.0 8.9 54.7
2003 311 35.0 8.9 54.7
2004 306 33.0 9.3 64.4
2005 307 31.0 9.9 56.4
2006 356 40.0 8.9 46.3
2007 353 36.2 9.8 60.1
2008 336 28.0 12.0 58
2009 325 30.0 10.8 73.2
2010 370 25.0 14.8 65.1
2011 366 26.0 14.0 65
2012 357 21.0 17.0 67.2
2013 385 22.7 16.9 65.5
2014 394 29.6 13.2 66.5
2015 394 25.0 15.7 64.5
2016 375 26.0 14.4 64.3
2017 388 28.0 13.8 60.8
2018 384 28.5 13.4 82.6
2019 395 26.3 15.0 87.8
2020 409 23.0 17.7 87.5
2021 388 26.0 14.9 n/a
2022 386 26.5 14.5 92.7
2023 412 32.0 12.8 74.3
2024 403 33.6 11.9 77.7

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 Lee M. Waid Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $930 (11.1%) $7,439 (88.9%) $8,369
2020 $1,815 (23.3%) $5,963 (76.7%) $7,778
2021 $1,562 (13.0%) $10,443 (87.0%) $12,005

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Lee M. Waid Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 601st of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 204th of 1114 Elementary schools
 36.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lee M. Waid Elementary)9887.9
 10.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Franklin County Public Schools)8975.2
 13.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Lee M. Waid Elementary)7482.8
 8.8%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Franklin County Public Schools)7470.1
 3.9%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lee M. Waid Elementary)8586.9
 1.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Franklin County Public Schools)8777.3
 9.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Lee M. Waid Elementary)7877.1
 0.9%
   4th Grade English Reading (Franklin County Public Schools)7973.8
 5.2%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lee M. Waid Elementary)7880.7
 2.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Franklin County Public Schools)8682.1
 3.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Lee M. Waid Elementary)6980.7
 11.7%
   5th Grade Science (Franklin County Public Schools)8368.4
 14.6%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Lee M. Waid Elementary)7580.7
 5.7%
   5th Grade English Reading (Franklin County Public Schools)8274
 8%
   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 Students395412
 4.3%
African American6777
 14.9%
American Indian30
 100%
Asian14
 300%
Hispanic4651
 10.9%
Pacific Islander00
White235225
 4.3%
Two or More Races4355
 27.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients87.8%74.3%
 13.6%


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Students who attend Lee M. Waid Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Benjamin Franklin Middle
High : Franklin County High

In the 2023-24 school year, 403 students attended Lee M. Waid Elementary.

Students at Lee M. Waid Elementary are 55% White, 17% African American, 15% Two or more races, 12% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

Lee M. Waid Elementary ranks 258th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Virginia Department of Education.

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