Flatwoods Elementary

Summary:

Flatwoods Elementary is a public elementary school in Jonesville, Virginia, serving 302 students in grades PK-4 and part of the Lee County Public Schools district, which is ranked 45 out of 130 school districts in the state.

Flatwoods Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state averages in standardized test scores, with 84.31% of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in SOL/Mathematics compared to 73.73% for the district and 70.11% for Virginia. The school also excels in other subjects like 4th-grade English Reading and VA Studies. However, Flatwoods has a significantly higher percentage of white students (98.01%) compared to the more diverse nearby schools, which range from 96.41% to 97.8% white students. Additionally, Flatwoods has a high percentage of students (83.44%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, higher than the 84.17% to 86.93% range of the nearby Dryden Elementary, St. Charles Elementary, Elk Knob Elementary, and Rose Hill Elementary schools.

Flatwoods Elementary's smaller student-teacher ratio of 12.5 students per teacher, compared to the nearby schools' ratios ranging from 10.4 to 14.7, may contribute to its strong academic performance. This suggests the school provides more personalized attention and targeted instruction, which could be a key factor in its consistent success in standardized tests and student learning outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 205 Flatwoods School Road
       Jonesville, VA  24263


(276) 346-2799

District: Lee County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
473rd of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,285 Help


Students who attend Flatwoods Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Elydale Middle
    Jonesville Middle
    Pennington Middle
High:    Lee High
    Thomas Walker High

Student/teacher ratio:  13.8 Help
Number of students:  333

Racial breakdown:

White:
97.9%
Two or more races:
1.8%
Hispanic:
0.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  82.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Flatwoods Elementary ranks better than 57.5% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 2nd among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Lee County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.41. (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 Flatwoods Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Lee County Public Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (97.9%), two or more races (1.8%), Hispanic (0.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 82.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Flatwoods Elementary is 13.8. 3 elementary schools in the Lee County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Flatwoods Elementary is $8,285, which is the 2nd highest among 5 elementary schools in the Lee County Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Flatwoods Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Flatwoods Elementary 473rd of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Flatwoods Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Lee County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Lee County Public Schools 45th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Flatwoods Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Flatwoods Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 61.48 416th 1062 60.8%
2006 66.43 330th 1071 69.2%
2007 64.58 376th 1083 65.3%
2008 53.09 560th 1081 48.2%
2009 70.06 278th 1082 74.3%
2010 61.05 429th 1113 61.5%
2011 59.26 465th 1117 58.4%
2012 44.59 709th 1117 36.5%
2013 40.73 751st 1120 32.9%
2014 45.29 671st 1110 39.5%
2015 46.74 683rd 1100 37.9%
2016 52.65 579th 1096 47.2%
2017 56.02 530th 1099 51.8%
2018 41.76 744th 1097 32.2%
2019 41.15 749th 1105 32.2%
2021 70.16 339th 1103 69.3%
2022 61.28 466th 1109 58.0%
2023 65.77 402nd 1114 63.9%
2024 61.41 473rd 1114 57.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Flatwoods Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 66.62 313th 1036 69.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Flatwoods Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 72.87 284th 1100 74.2%
2024 62.55 436th 1098 60.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Flatwoods Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 57.83 488th 1093 55.4%
2024 57.87 495th 1101 55.0%
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Rank History for White students at Flatwoods Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 43.93 611th 984 37.9%
2024 35.80 722nd 979 26.3%
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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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Enrollment information for Flatwoods 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 347 347
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 409 409
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 408 408
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 418 418
1993 428 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 428
1994 417 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 417
1995 388 0 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 391
1996 388 0 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 391
1997 356 0 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 359
1998 330 0 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 333
1999 332 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 334
2000 344 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a -4 345
2001 315 1 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 322
2002 310 1 0 2 6 n/a n/a 0 319
2003 310 1 0 2 6 n/a n/a 0 319
2004 290 0 0 6 0 n/a n/a 3 299
2005 286 1 0 8 1 n/a n/a 4 300
2006 346 0 1 7 1 n/a n/a 8 363
2007 357 2 1 4 3 n/a n/a 3 370
2008 416 0 0 7 1 n/a n/a 1 425
2009 408 1 1 2 1 n/a n/a 1 414
2010 405 2 0 5 0 n/a n/a 1 413
2011 406 2 0 4 0 0 0 0 412
2012 398 0 0 5 0 0 1 0 404
2013 423 1 0 4 1 0 2 0 431
2014 426 1 0 5 1 0 2 0 435
2015 423 1 0 5 1 0 3 0 433
2016 461 2 0 5 1 0 5 0 474
2017 435 2 0 4 2 0 6 0 449
2018 413 2 0 7 2 0 4 0 428
2019 357 1 0 9 1 0 9 0 377
2020 353 0 0 7 1 0 10 0 371
2021 290 0 0 8 0 0 6 0 304
2022 273 0 0 5 0 0 7 0 285
2023 296 0 0 1 0 0 5 0 302
2024 326 0 0 1 0 0 6 0 333

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 Flatwoods Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 347 23.6 14.7 n/a
1990 409 22.0 18.5 n/a
1991 408 25.5 16.0 n/a
1992 418 26.0 16.0 n/a
1993 428 25.1 17.1 n/a
1994 417 29.3 n/a 52.3
1995 391 n/a 0.0 55.8
1996 391 n/a 0.0 55.8
1997 359 n/a 0.0 54.6
1998 333 n/a 0.0 52.3
1999 334 25.3 13.2 64.4
2000 345 n/a 0.0 62.8
2001 322 26.5 12.2 60.6
2002 319 31.5 10.1 62.7
2003 319 31.5 10.1 62.7
2004 299 31.0 9.6 64.5
2005 300 28.0 10.7 64.9
2006 363 29.0 12.5 66.8
2007 370 31.7 11.7 63.8
2008 425 15.8 26.9 50
2009 414 21.2 19.5 53
2010 413 21.7 19.0 54.1
2011 412 20.0 20.6 50.5
2012 404 25.0 16.1 52.5
2013 431 22.5 19.1 56.1
2014 435 24.5 17.7 60
2015 433 29.0 14.9 60.5
2016 474 27.0 17.5 69.2
2017 449 29.0 15.4 60.6
2018 428 31.0 13.8 81.3
2019 377 28.0 13.4 75.9
2020 371 26.0 14.2 79
2021 304 24.0 12.6 n/a
2022 285 26.5 10.7 98.9
2023 302 24.0 12.5 83.4
2024 333 24.0 13.8 82.9

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 Flatwoods Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 347 23.6 14.7 n/a
1990 409 22.0 18.5 n/a
1991 408 25.5 16.0 n/a
1992 418 26.0 16.0 n/a
1993 428 25.1 17.1 n/a
1994 417 29.3 n/a 52.3
1995 391 n/a 0.0 55.8
1996 391 n/a 0.0 55.8
1997 359 n/a 0.0 54.6
1998 333 n/a 0.0 52.3
1999 334 25.3 13.2 64.4
2000 345 n/a 0.0 62.8
2001 322 26.5 12.2 60.6
2002 319 31.5 10.1 62.7
2003 319 31.5 10.1 62.7
2004 299 31.0 9.6 64.5
2005 300 28.0 10.7 64.9
2006 363 29.0 12.5 66.8
2007 370 31.7 11.7 63.8
2008 425 15.8 26.9 50
2009 414 21.2 19.5 53
2010 413 21.7 19.0 54.1
2011 412 20.0 20.6 50.5
2012 404 25.0 16.1 52.5
2013 431 22.5 19.1 56.1
2014 435 24.5 17.7 60
2015 433 29.0 14.9 60.5
2016 474 27.0 17.5 69.2
2017 449 29.0 15.4 60.6
2018 428 31.0 13.8 81.3
2019 377 28.0 13.4 75.9
2020 371 26.0 14.2 79
2021 304 24.0 12.6 n/a
2022 285 26.5 10.7 98.9
2023 302 24.0 12.5 83.4
2024 333 24.0 13.8 82.9

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 Flatwoods Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $634 (10.3%) $5,544 (89.7%) $6,178
2020 $1,196 (17.4%) $5,660 (82.6%) $6,856
2021 $2,253 (27.2%) $6,033 (72.8%) $8,285

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Flatwoods Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 749th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 402nd of 1114 Elementary schools
 31.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Flatwoods Elementary)8280.4
 1.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Lee County Public Schools)8376.4
 6.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Flatwoods Elementary)6682.6
 16.6%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Lee County Public Schools)7278.5
 6.4%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Flatwoods Elementary)7878
   4th Grade Mathematics (Lee County Public Schools)8366.8
 16.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Flatwoods Elementary)7372
 1%
   4th Grade English Reading (Lee County Public Schools)8069
 11%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students377302
 19.9%
African American10
 100%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic91
 88.9%
Pacific Islander00
White357296
 17.1%
Two or More Races95
 44.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients75.9%83.4%
 7.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Flatwoods Elementary

Students at Flatwoods Elementary are 98% White, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 333 students attended Flatwoods Elementary.

Flatwoods Elementary ranks 473rd of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Flatwoods Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Elydale Middle
Middle : Jonesville Middle
Middle : Pennington Middle
High : Lee High
High : Thomas Walker High


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