Laurel Lane Elementary

Summary:

Laurel Lane Elementary is a public elementary school in Williamsburg, Virginia, serving 511 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools district, which is ranked 36 out of 130 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Laurel Lane Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state averages in mathematics, science, and English reading proficiency across grades 3-5. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 3rd-grade mathematics proficiency was 82.5%, compared to 74.04% for the district and 70.11% for the state. Laurel Lane's 5th-grade science proficiency was also significantly higher at 84.42%, compared to 75.12% for the district and 67.26% for the state. The school's African American and Hispanic students perform better than their peers in the state, ranking in the top half of Virginia elementary schools, while the school's White students rank in the top third.

However, Laurel Lane's multi-racial students and students with disabilities rank in the bottom half of the state. The school has also seen a significant increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 52.53% in 2021-2022 to 71.43% in 2022-2023, indicating a growing population of students from lower-income families. While Laurel Lane's academic performance is generally stronger than the nearby schools in the Williamsburg-James City County district, schools like Waller Mill Elementary and Matoaka Elementary in the neighboring York County Public Schools district outperform Laurel Lane in several academic areas.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 112 Laurel Lane
       Williamsburg, VA  23185


(757) 229-7597

District: Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
428th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,447 Help


Students who attend Laurel Lane Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Berkeley Middle
High:    Lafayette High

Student/teacher ratio:  11.9 Help
Number of students:  500

Racial breakdown:

White:
53.0%
Hispanic:
17.4%
African American:
15.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  71.2% Help


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Compare Details Laurel Lane Elementary ranks better than 61.6% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 6th among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.79. (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 Student population at Laurel Lane Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (53%), Hispanic (17.4%), African American (15.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 71.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Laurel Lane Elementary is 11.9. 4 elementary schools in the Williamsburg-James City 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 Lane Elementary is $9,447. 6 elementary schools in the Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Laurel Lane Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Laurel Lane Elementary 428th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Laurel Lane Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools 36th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Laurel Lane Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Laurel Lane Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 62.12 405th 1062 61.9%
2006 27.72 928th 1071 13.4%
2007 62.05 404th 1083 62.7%
2008 57.74 481st 1081 55.5%
2009 55.05 516th 1082 52.3%
2010 67.75 314th 1113 71.8%
2011 66.99 331st 1117 70.4%
2012 73.70 224th 1117 79.9%
2013 73.57 246th 1120 78.0%
2014 62.59 403rd 1110 63.7%
2015 59.94 467th 1100 57.5%
2016 51.53 600th 1096 45.3%
2017 54.45 557th 1099 49.3%
2018 58.14 506th 1097 53.9%
2019 65.52 406th 1105 63.3%
2021 65.57 398th 1103 63.9%
2022 65.51 402nd 1109 63.8%
2023 62.84 432nd 1114 61.2%
2024 64.79 428th 1114 61.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Laurel Lane Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 29.34 196th 245 20.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Laurel Lane Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 59.57 421st 1036 59.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Laurel Lane Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 58.59 481st 1100 56.3%
2024 64.77 404th 1098 63.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Laurel Lane Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 54.13 175th 324 46.0%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Laurel Lane Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 24.65 157th 182 13.7%
2024 66.36 64th 195 67.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Laurel Lane Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 62.71 411th 1093 62.4%
2024 61.76 446th 1101 59.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Laurel Lane Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 56.08 269th 579 53.5%
2024 67.68 179th 588 69.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Laurel Lane Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 59.87 236th 564 58.2%
2024 57.09 251st 580 56.7%
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Rank History for White students at Laurel Lane Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 69.55 265th 984 73.1%
2024 64.27 362nd 979 63.0%
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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 Laurel Lane 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 695 695
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 522 522
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 536 536
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 550 550
1993 461 135 10 5 0 n/a n/a 0 611
1994 353 67 8 5 0 n/a n/a 0 433
1995 387 111 8 9 3 n/a n/a 0 518
1996 387 111 8 9 3 n/a n/a 0 518
1997 425 117 12 6 2 n/a n/a 0 562
1998 409 98 12 6 4 n/a n/a 0 529
1999 413 98 7 9 2 n/a n/a 0 529
2000 443 78 9 11 2 n/a n/a -4 539
2001 426 88 6 15 2 n/a n/a 0 537
2002 384 83 9 13 7 n/a n/a 0 496
2003 384 83 9 13 7 n/a n/a 0 496
2004 373 81 8 15 5 n/a n/a 0 482
2005 350 77 12 19 8 n/a n/a 0 466
2006 385 83 15 26 10 n/a n/a 1 520
2007 408 91 9 28 12 n/a n/a 0 548
2008 362 99 11 38 11 n/a n/a 1 522
2009 367 103 12 36 8 n/a n/a 3 529
2010 380 112 17 49 11 n/a n/a 13 582
2011 288 84 15 41 4 3 33 0 468
2012 275 79 18 49 3 2 35 0 461
2013 279 88 17 73 1 1 35 0 494
2014 282 82 13 83 1 2 39 0 502
2015 284 71 7 79 6 2 50 0 499
2016 315 87 4 84 7 0 55 0 552
2017 295 76 9 69 9 0 60 0 518
2018 295 73 10 74 6 0 59 0 517
2019 283 72 18 78 1 0 53 0 505
2020 268 57 25 93 1 0 49 0 493
2021 234 65 15 86 0 0 48 0 448
2022 223 66 14 88 0 0 43 0 434
2023 272 76 10 98 0 0 55 0 511
2024 265 76 11 87 0 0 61 0 500

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Laurel Lane Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 695 35.5 19.5 n/a
1990 522 28.0 18.6 n/a
1991 536 36.0 14.8 n/a
1992 550 36.7 14.9 n/a
1993 611 40.3 15.2 n/a
1994 433 27.4 n/a 26.1
1995 518 n/a 0.0 28
1996 518 n/a 0.0 28
1997 562 n/a 0.0 28.1
1998 529 n/a 0.0 26.3
1999 529 36.0 14.7 47.4
2000 539 n/a 0.0 25.2
2001 537 42.5 12.6 25.7
2002 496 48.4 10.2 25
2003 496 48.4 10.2 25
2004 482 41.4 11.6 28.2
2005 466 44.3 10.5 33.5
2006 520 48.0 10.8 32.6
2007 548 54.5 10.1 33.4
2008 522 37.0 14.1 30.9
2009 529 40.0 13.2 36.9
2010 582 38.0 15.3 41.1
2011 468 34.6 13.4 49.4
2012 461 34.1 13.4 49.7
2013 494 27.5 17.9 46.4
2014 502 35.3 14.2 45.2
2015 499 38.0 13.1 46.9
2016 552 38.0 14.5 47.8
2017 518 35.7 14.4 51.7
2018 517 35.6 14.4 51.1
2019 505 34.5 14.6 45.7
2020 493 35.1 14.0 46.2
2021 448 31.3 14.2 n/a
2022 434 30.1 14.3 52.5
2023 511 40.5 12.6 71.4
2024 500 42.0 11.9 71.2

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 Lane Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 695 35.5 19.5 n/a
1990 522 28.0 18.6 n/a
1991 536 36.0 14.8 n/a
1992 550 36.7 14.9 n/a
1993 611 40.3 15.2 n/a
1994 433 27.4 n/a 26.1
1995 518 n/a 0.0 28
1996 518 n/a 0.0 28
1997 562 n/a 0.0 28.1
1998 529 n/a 0.0 26.3
1999 529 36.0 14.7 47.4
2000 539 n/a 0.0 25.2
2001 537 42.5 12.6 25.7
2002 496 48.4 10.2 25
2003 496 48.4 10.2 25
2004 482 41.4 11.6 28.2
2005 466 44.3 10.5 33.5
2006 520 48.0 10.8 32.6
2007 548 54.5 10.1 33.4
2008 522 37.0 14.1 30.9
2009 529 40.0 13.2 36.9
2010 582 38.0 15.3 41.1
2011 468 34.6 13.4 49.4
2012 461 34.1 13.4 49.7
2013 494 27.5 17.9 46.4
2014 502 35.3 14.2 45.2
2015 499 38.0 13.1 46.9
2016 552 38.0 14.5 47.8
2017 518 35.7 14.4 51.7
2018 517 35.6 14.4 51.1
2019 505 34.5 14.6 45.7
2020 493 35.1 14.0 46.2
2021 448 31.3 14.2 n/a
2022 434 30.1 14.3 52.5
2023 511 40.5 12.6 71.4
2024 500 42.0 11.9 71.2

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 Lane Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $507 (6.6%) $7,220 (93.4%) $7,727
2020 $450 (5.0%) $8,524 (95.0%) $8,974
2021 $506 (5.4%) $8,941 (94.6%) $9,447

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Laurel Lane Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 406th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 432nd of 1114 Elementary schools
 2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Laurel Lane Elementary)8774.3
 12.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools)8576.2
 8.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Laurel Lane Elementary)6667.6
 1.6%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools)7370
 3%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Laurel Lane Elementary)8772.4
 14.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools)8578.5
 6.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Laurel Lane Elementary)7277.9
 5.9%
   4th Grade English Reading (Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools)7878.9
 0.9%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Laurel Lane Elementary)9577.2
 17.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools)8668.6
 17.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Laurel Lane Elementary)8570.9
 14.1%
   5th Grade Science (Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools)8369
 14%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Laurel Lane Elementary)8675.3
 10.7%
   5th Grade English Reading (Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools)8375.3
 7.7%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Laurel Lane Elementary)100100
   6th Grade Mathematics (Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools)8172
 9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7857
 21%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students505511
 1.2%
African American7276
 5.6%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian1810
 44.4%
Hispanic7898
 25.6%
Pacific Islander00
White283272
 3.9%
Two or More Races5355
 3.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients45.7%71.4%
 25.7%


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Students at Laurel Lane Elementary are 53% White, 17% Hispanic, 15% African American, 12% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Students who attend Laurel Lane Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Berkeley Middle
High : Lafayette High

In the 2023-24 school year, 500 students attended Laurel Lane Elementary.

Laurel Lane Elementary ranks 428th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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