Washington-Lee Elementary

Summary:

Washington-Lee Elementary is a public elementary school in Bristol, Virginia, serving 224 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Bristol City Public Schools district, which is ranked 79 out of 130 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating.

Washington-Lee Elementary has a higher percentage of White students (68.75%) compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 72% to 95% White students. The school also has a higher percentage of students identifying as two or more races (13.39%). However, the school's academic performance has fluctuated, dropping from a 4-star rating in 2018-2019 to a 2-star rating in 2023-2024. Its student proficiency rates in core subjects like Mathematics, English Reading, and Science are generally lower than the state and district averages, as well as the nearby high-performing schools like Watauga Elementary and Greendale Elementary.

Washington-Lee Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (98.21%) compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 65.94% to 101.97%. This suggests the school serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, which may be a contributing factor to its lower academic performance. The school's per-student spending has increased, but this has not translated into improved outcomes, indicating that factors beyond just funding may be at play. Addressing the unique needs of the school's student population and learning from the successful practices of nearby high-performing schools could be key to improving Washington-Lee Elementary's performance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 185 Washington Lee Dr
       Bristol, VA  24201


(276) 821-5800

District: Bristol City Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
705th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,225 Help


Students who attend Washington-Lee Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Virginia Middle
High:    Virginia High

Student/teacher ratio:  13.9 Help
Number of students:  219

Racial breakdown:

White:
68.5%
Two or more races:
11.9%
African American:
11.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  98.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Washington-Lee Elementary ranks worse than 63.3% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 3rd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Bristol City Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.98. (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 Racial makeup is: White (68.5%), two or more races (11.9%), African American (11%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 98.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Washington-Lee Elementary is 13.9. 2 elementary schools in the Bristol City Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Washington-Lee Elementary is $10,225, which is the 2nd highest among 4 elementary schools in the Bristol City Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Washington-Lee Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Washington-Lee Elementary 705th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Washington-Lee Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Bristol City Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Bristol City Public Schools 79th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Washington-Lee Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Washington-Lee Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 69.97 272nd 1062 74.4%
2006 48.77 635th 1071 40.7%
2007 47.40 644th 1083 40.5%
2008 58.21 476th 1081 56.0%
2009 73.36 228th 1082 78.9%
2010 39.71 832nd 1113 25.2%
2011 38.41 828th 1117 25.9%
2012 30.45 933rd 1117 16.5%
2013 15.00 1051st 1120 6.2%
2014 37.30 784th 1110 29.4%
2015 27.47 899th 1100 18.3%
2016 45.52 692nd 1096 36.9%
2017 47.54 658th 1099 40.1%
2018 70.04 314th 1097 71.4%
2019 79.53 175th 1105 84.2%
2021 61.88 438th 1103 60.3%
2022 46.51 652nd 1109 41.2%
2023 62.09 446th 1114 60.0%
2024 41.98 705th 1114 36.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Washington-Lee Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 50.45 548th 1036 47.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Washington-Lee Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 58.15 487th 1100 55.7%
2024 30.94 823rd 1098 25.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Washington-Lee Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 63.09 406th 1093 62.9%
2024 62.92 434th 1101 60.6%
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Rank History for White students at Washington-Lee Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 50.59 537th 984 45.4%
2024 42.36 641st 979 34.5%
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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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by a parent
Sunday, March 18, 2012

Open Quote Just ask any parent..if there was a vote...you would be surprised. Stonewall Jackson is a much better school! The teachers are much more caring..and the principal is trusting,,,despite the ones that will just tell you what you want to hear but no action is made.. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Washington-Lee 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 351 351
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 328 328
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 325 325
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 332 332
1993 263 43 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 306
1994 269 37 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 306
1995 247 33 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 282
1996 247 33 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 282
1997 221 36 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 259
1998 216 42 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 259
1999 210 35 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 246
2000 210 32 0 0 0 n/a n/a -4 238
2001 198 36 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 234
2002 175 43 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 225
2003 175 43 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 225
2004 187 41 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 232
2005 186 36 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 223
2006 215 31 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 250
2007 223 31 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 257
2008 198 24 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 227
2009 218 33 4 1 0 n/a n/a 1 257
2010 223 47 2 5 1 n/a n/a 3 281
2011 198 50 2 4 2 0 8 0 264
2012 219 39 2 2 3 0 10 0 275
2013 213 37 1 5 2 0 11 0 269
2014 200 28 1 6 0 0 12 0 247
2015 181 22 2 11 0 0 18 0 234
2016 170 21 4 9 0 0 17 0 221
2017 144 20 2 11 0 0 25 0 202
2018 140 22 2 12 0 0 25 0 201
2019 163 8 0 12 0 0 9 0 192
2020 146 17 0 10 0 0 28 0 201
2021 163 16 2 13 0 0 30 0 224
2022 168 24 3 11 1 0 26 0 233
2023 154 21 4 15 0 0 30 0 224
2024 150 24 3 16 0 0 26 0 219

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 Washington-Lee Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 351 18.3 19.1 n/a
1990 328 20.7 15.8 n/a
1991 325 20.6 15.7 n/a
1992 332 21.0 15.8 n/a
1993 306 21.2 14.4 n/a
1994 306 21.6 n/a 32.4
1995 282 n/a 0.0 36.5
1996 282 n/a 0.0 36.5
1997 259 n/a 0.0 41.3
1998 259 n/a 0.0 37.1
1999 246 23.0 10.7 44.3
2000 238 n/a 0.0 41.3
2001 234 17.0 13.8 42.3
2002 225 24.0 9.4 48
2003 225 24.0 9.4 48
2004 232 22.0 10.5 47.8
2005 223 19.0 11.7 56.5
2006 250 21.0 11.9 48
2007 257 21.5 12.0 50.2
2008 227 16.8 13.5 47.6
2009 257 16.8 15.3 46.5
2010 281 17.7 15.8 69.4
2011 264 16.7 15.7 70.8
2012 275 14.5 18.9 70.9
2013 269 16.5 16.3 78.1
2014 247 17.7 13.9 77.3
2015 234 16.0 14.6 73.9
2016 221 17.0 13.0 98.6
2017 202 14.7 13.6 96.5
2018 201 14.7 13.6 98.5
2019 192 14.7 13.0 93.2
2020 201 14.5 13.8 72.6
2021 224 14.7 15.1 n/a
2022 233 15.7 14.7 62.7
2023 224 15.7 14.2 98.2
2024 219 15.7 13.9 98.6

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 Washington-Lee Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 351 18.3 19.1 n/a
1990 328 20.7 15.8 n/a
1991 325 20.6 15.7 n/a
1992 332 21.0 15.8 n/a
1993 306 21.2 14.4 n/a
1994 306 21.6 n/a 32.4
1995 282 n/a 0.0 36.5
1996 282 n/a 0.0 36.5
1997 259 n/a 0.0 41.3
1998 259 n/a 0.0 37.1
1999 246 23.0 10.7 44.3
2000 238 n/a 0.0 41.3
2001 234 17.0 13.8 42.3
2002 225 24.0 9.4 48
2003 225 24.0 9.4 48
2004 232 22.0 10.5 47.8
2005 223 19.0 11.7 56.5
2006 250 21.0 11.9 48
2007 257 21.5 12.0 50.2
2008 227 16.8 13.5 47.6
2009 257 16.8 15.3 46.5
2010 281 17.7 15.8 69.4
2011 264 16.7 15.7 70.8
2012 275 14.5 18.9 70.9
2013 269 16.5 16.3 78.1
2014 247 17.7 13.9 77.3
2015 234 16.0 14.6 73.9
2016 221 17.0 13.0 98.6
2017 202 14.7 13.6 96.5
2018 201 14.7 13.6 98.5
2019 192 14.7 13.0 93.2
2020 201 14.5 13.8 72.6
2021 224 14.7 15.1 n/a
2022 233 15.7 14.7 62.7
2023 224 15.7 14.2 98.2
2024 219 15.7 13.9 98.6

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Washington-Lee Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,987 (21.2%) $7,400 (78.8%) $9,387
2020 $1,785 (19.6%) $7,301 (80.4%) $9,086
2021 $3,433 (33.6%) $6,792 (66.4%) $10,225

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Washington-Lee 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 175th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 446th of 1114 Elementary schools
 24.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Washington-Lee Elementary)9467.5
 26.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Bristol City Public Schools)7759.9
 17.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Washington-Lee Elementary)9475
 19%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Bristol City Public Schools)7668
 8%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Washington-Lee Elementary)9457.1
 36.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Bristol City Public Schools)8575.5
 9.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Washington-Lee Elementary)9176.2
 14.8%
   4th Grade English Reading (Bristol City Public Schools)7778.7
 1.7%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Washington-Lee Elementary)8790.6
 3.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Bristol City Public Schools)8772.4
 14.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Washington-Lee Elementary)8383.9
 0.9%
   5th Grade Science (Bristol City Public Schools)7971.5
 7.5%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Washington-Lee Elementary)8787.5
 0.5%
   5th Grade English Reading (Bristol City Public Schools)8275.5
 6.5%
   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 Students192224
 16.7%
African American821
 162.5%
American Indian00
Asian04
Hispanic1215
 25%
Pacific Islander00
White163154
 5.5%
Two or More Races930
 233.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients93.2%98.2%
 5%


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Students who attend Washington-Lee Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Virginia Middle
High : Virginia High

Students at Washington-Lee Elementary are 68% White, 12% Two or more races, 11% African American, 7% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 219 students attended Washington-Lee Elementary.

Washington-Lee Elementary ranks 705th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 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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