New London Academy Elementary

Summary:

New London Academy Elementary is a high-performing public elementary school in Forest, Virginia, serving 333 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Bedford County Public Schools district.

New London Academy Elementary consistently ranks among the top 20% of Virginia elementary schools, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's students outperform district and state averages in SOL assessments, with proficiency rates as high as 95.12% in 4th-grade mathematics and 88.14% in 3rd-grade English reading. This academic excellence is particularly noteworthy given the school's relatively homogeneous student population and lower percentage of economically disadvantaged students compared to the district and state.

When compared to nearby schools, New London Academy Elementary generally outperforms its peers, such as Forest Elementary and Thomas Jefferson Elementary, which also demonstrate strong academic performance. However, New London Academy's ranking for low socioeconomic status students is among the top 6% of Virginia elementary schools, indicating the school effectively supports and meets the needs of its economically disadvantaged students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 12400 E Lynchburg-Salem Trnpk
       Forest, VA  24551


(434) 525-2177

District: Bedford County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
100th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,136 Help


Students who attend New London Academy Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Forest Middle
High:    Jefferson Forest High

Student/teacher ratio:  16.0 Help
Number of students:  333

Racial breakdown:

White:
80.2%
Two or more races:
6.6%
African American:
5.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  27.6% Help


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Compare Details New London Academy Elementary ranks better than 91% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks first among 12 ranked elementary schools in the Bedford County Public Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.18. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details New London Academy Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Bedford County Public Schools District.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at New London Academy Elementary is $13,136, which is the 2nd highest among 12 elementary schools in the Bedford County Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

New London Academy Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks New London Academy Elementary 100th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See New London Academy Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Bedford County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Bedford County Public Schools 43rd of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for New London Academy Elementary

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Rank History for all students at New London Academy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 67.17 312th 1062 70.6%
2006 73.01 226th 1071 78.9%
2007 56.76 489th 1083 54.8%
2008 45.16 703rd 1081 35.0%
2009 49.30 621st 1082 42.6%
2010 47.93 684th 1113 38.5%
2011 49.11 644th 1117 42.3%
2012 40.93 766th 1117 31.4%
2013 36.35 808th 1120 27.9%
2014 56.23 504th 1110 54.6%
2015 51.52 616th 1100 44.0%
2016 58.08 495th 1096 54.8%
2017 62.97 415th 1099 62.2%
2018 69.23 326th 1097 70.3%
2019 80.87 154th 1105 86.1%
2022 81.70 186th 1109 83.2%
2023 82.46 164th 1114 85.3%
2024 86.18 100th 1114 91.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at New London Academy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 86.51 60th 1036 94.2%
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Rank History for Female students at New London Academy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 79.65 185th 1100 83.2%
2024 83.53 127th 1098 88.4%
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Rank History for Male students at New London Academy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 82.22 156th 1093 85.7%
2024 86.11 83rd 1101 92.5%
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Rank History for White students at New London Academy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 66.51 320th 984 67.5%
2024 74.98 199th 979 79.7%
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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.

New London Academy Elementary Test Scores
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Enrollment information for New London Academy 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 328 328
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 364 364
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 282 282
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 289 289
1993 347 20 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 372
1994 352 27 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 384
1995 319 13 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 336
1996 319 13 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 336
1997 341 17 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 362
1998 352 25 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 382
1999 349 24 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 376
2000 380 28 2 1 2 n/a n/a -4 409
2001 241 24 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 268
2002 248 29 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 279
2003 248 29 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 279
2004 257 30 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 290
2005 261 25 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 289
2006 255 24 1 4 1 n/a n/a 0 285
2007 283 28 1 9 1 n/a n/a 0 322
2008 304 28 7 8 1 n/a n/a 2 350
2009 304 25 13 8 1 n/a n/a 2 353
2010 324 27 9 11 0 n/a n/a 0 371
2011 305 19 11 10 1 0 6 0 352
2012 326 17 16 8 1 0 9 0 377
2013 303 17 20 11 1 1 10 0 363
2014 291 14 12 9 1 1 15 0 343
2015 272 12 13 11 1 1 16 0 326
2016 262 17 12 14 0 2 19 0 326
2017 231 17 16 10 0 2 19 0 295
2018 256 17 14 10 1 2 19 0 319
2019 255 13 14 13 1 1 19 0 316
2020 255 15 11 15 1 0 18 0 315
2021 172 11 6 9 1 1 14 0 214
2022 218 17 6 16 1 0 19 0 277
2023 267 19 8 16 1 0 22 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 New London Academy Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 328 20.3 16.1 n/a
1990 364 21.1 17.2 n/a
1991 282 19.3 14.6 n/a
1992 289 19.7 14.6 n/a
1993 372 22.5 16.5 n/a
1994 384 17.7 n/a 14.6
1995 336 n/a 0.0 12.5
1996 336 n/a 0.0 12.5
1997 362 n/a 0.0 13
1998 382 n/a 0.0 12.8
1999 376 22.6 16.6 12.5
2000 409 n/a 0.0 7.3
2001 268 18.2 14.7 11.6
2002 279 25.0 11.2 17.6
2003 279 25.0 11.2 17.6
2004 290 24.0 12.1 19.3
2005 289 23.0 12.6 16.3
2006 285 25.0 11.4 21.1
2007 322 28.0 11.5 17.4
2008 350 21.5 16.3 18.4
2009 353 23.5 15.0 20.8
2010 371 23.0 16.1 24.3
2011 352 23.0 15.3 27.8
2012 377 21.7 17.3 24.1
2013 363 21.0 17.2 25.3
2014 343 19.0 18.0 28
2015 326 19.0 17.1 27.9
2016 326 20.0 16.3 27.6
2017 295 18.8 15.6 26.8
2018 319 22.6 14.0 28.5
2019 316 19.5 16.2 20.9
2020 315 22.0 14.3 18.4
2021 214 15.6 13.6 n/a
2022 277 23.5 11.7 20.9
2023 333 20.7 16.0 27.6

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 New London Academy Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 328 20.3 16.1 n/a
1990 364 21.1 17.2 n/a
1991 282 19.3 14.6 n/a
1992 289 19.7 14.6 n/a
1993 372 22.5 16.5 n/a
1994 384 17.7 n/a 14.6
1995 336 n/a 0.0 12.5
1996 336 n/a 0.0 12.5
1997 362 n/a 0.0 13
1998 382 n/a 0.0 12.8
1999 376 22.6 16.6 12.5
2000 409 n/a 0.0 7.3
2001 268 18.2 14.7 11.6
2002 279 25.0 11.2 17.6
2003 279 25.0 11.2 17.6
2004 290 24.0 12.1 19.3
2005 289 23.0 12.6 16.3
2006 285 25.0 11.4 21.1
2007 322 28.0 11.5 17.4
2008 350 21.5 16.3 18.4
2009 353 23.5 15.0 20.8
2010 371 23.0 16.1 24.3
2011 352 23.0 15.3 27.8
2012 377 21.7 17.3 24.1
2013 363 21.0 17.2 25.3
2014 343 19.0 18.0 28
2015 326 19.0 17.1 27.9
2016 326 20.0 16.3 27.6
2017 295 18.8 15.6 26.8
2018 319 22.6 14.0 28.5
2019 316 19.5 16.2 20.9
2020 315 22.0 14.3 18.4
2021 214 15.6 13.6 n/a
2022 277 23.5 11.7 20.9
2023 333 20.7 16.0 27.6

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for New London Academy Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $259 (3.4%) $7,341 (96.6%) $7,600
2020 $245 (3.1%) $7,588 (96.9%) $7,833
2021 $438 (3.3%) $12,698 (96.7%) $13,136

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

Impact of COVID-19 on New London Academy Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 154th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 164th of 1114 Elementary schools
 0.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (New London Academy Elementary)10087.5
 12.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Bedford County Public Schools)8377.3
 5.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (New London Academy Elementary)8875
 13%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Bedford County Public Schools)7470.3
 3.7%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (New London Academy Elementary)9393.1
 0.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Bedford County Public Schools)8474.3
 9.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (New London Academy Elementary)8589.7
 4.7%
   4th Grade English Reading (Bedford County Public Schools)7676.4
 0.4%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (New London Academy Elementary)8378.9
 4.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Bedford County Public Schools)8472.5
 11.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (New London Academy Elementary)9382.7
 10.3%
   5th Grade Science (Bedford County Public Schools)8470.2
 13.9%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (New London Academy Elementary)9086.5
 3.5%
   5th Grade English Reading (Bedford County Public Schools)8473.5
 10.5%
   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 Students316333
 5.4%
African American1319
 46.2%
American Indian11
Asian148
 42.9%
Hispanic1316
 23.1%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White255267
 4.7%
Two or More Races1922
 15.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients20.9%27.6%
 6.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about New London Academy Elementary

Students at New London Academy Elementary are 80% White, 7% Two or more races, 6% African American, 5% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 333 students attended New London Academy Elementary.

Yes. New London Academy Elementary ranks in the top 9.0% of Virginia elementary schools.

Students who attend New London Academy Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Forest Middle
High : Jefferson Forest High


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