Best Public Schools in Louisa, VA

Summary:

The city of Louisa, Virginia is home to three elementary schools: Thomas Jefferson Elementary, Moss-Nuckols Elementary, and Trevilians Elementary. Based on the data, Thomas Jefferson Elementary stands out as the top-performing school in the area, consistently ranking higher than its peers and the state averages on various academic measures.

Thomas Jefferson Elementary boasts higher proficiency rates in SOL/Mathematics, SOL/English Reading, and SOL/VA Studies across multiple grade levels, as well as a higher overall SchoolDigger ranking, placing it in the top 20% of Virginia elementary schools. Additionally, Louisa County Public Schools, the district that oversees these schools, is ranked 14th out of 130 districts in Virginia and rated 4 out of 5 stars.

While the schools have varying racial compositions and socioeconomic factors, such as the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, the data suggests that funding disparities may also play a role in the performance gaps observed. Thomas Jefferson Elementary receives the highest per-student spending at $10,895, compared to $9,695 at Trevilians Elementary. These insights highlight the need for further investigation into the factors driving the educational outcomes in Louisa, Virginia, to ensure equitable access to quality education for all students.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SOL Mathematics (2024)			SOL Science (2024)	SOL English Reading (2024)			SOL VA Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SOL Mathematics 3rd Grade	SOL Mathematics 4th Grade	SOL Mathematics 5th Grade	SOL Science 5th Grade	SOL English Reading 3rd Grade	SOL English Reading 4th Grade	SOL English Reading 5th Grade	SOL VA Studies 4th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Thomas Jefferson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1782 Jefferson Hwy	Louisa	23093	Louisa County	Louisa County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(540) 967-0492	632	47	13.7	84.0%	413 (65.3%)	78 (12.3%)	57 (9.0%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	81 (12.8%)	81.7	178^th of 1114 public elementary schools	84.0%		79.6	215^th of 1114 public elementary schools	80.7%	37	89.7	90.5	95.9	73.2	77.3	85.5	85.4	84.3	$10,895	$66	$10,829
Trevilians Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2035 Spotswood Trail	Louisa	23093	Louisa County	Louisa County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(540) 967-1108	536	37	13.5	79.5%	368 (68.7%)	76 (14.2%)	31 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	59 (11.0%)	69	371^st of 1114 public elementary schools	66.7%		61.2	465^th of 1114 public elementary schools	58.3%	94	83.3	73.5	75.9	72.9	74.7	82.9	72.4	90.2	$9,695	$226	$9,469
Moss-Nuckols Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2055 Courthouse Road	Louisa	23093	Louisa County	Louisa County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(540) 967-1347	579	45	13.0	64.2%	351 (60.6%)	135 (23.3%)	38 (6.6%)	9 (1.6%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (7.6%)	51.2	600^th of 1114 public elementary schools	46.1%		54	560^th of 1114 public elementary schools	49.7%	40	83.0	67.8	71.0	60.6	65.1	72.2	74.2	62.9	$10,012	$3,772	$6,240

Cities Near Louisa

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Mineral	7.24 mi	3	62^nd
Gordonsville	9.83 mi	1	102^nd
Unionville	11.28 mi	2	332^nd
Orange	11.33 mi	4	253^rd
Troy	15.43 mi	1

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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.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.