Summary:
Laurel Elementary is a public elementary school in Austinville, Virginia, serving 225 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Carroll County Public Schools district, which is ranked 35 out of 130 school districts in the state.
Laurel Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of white students (95.56%) compared to nearby schools, and generally performs better than the state average in mathematics and science SOL tests, with proficiency rates ranging from 71% to 77%. However, the school's reading proficiency rates are lower than the state and district averages, particularly in 3rd grade. Laurel Elementary also has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 63.76% to 86.67%, which is significantly higher than the surrounding schools. The school's spending per student has been relatively consistent, ranging from $7,063 to $8,076 over the past few years, which is on the lower end compared to nearby schools. Laurel Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.5 to 15.5 over the past few years, which is lower than most of the surrounding schools.
Compared to the nearby schools, such as Fairview Elementary, Max Meadows Elementary, and Oakland Elementary, Laurel Elementary has lower test scores in several subject areas, particularly in reading. However, the school's mathematics and science proficiency rates are generally on par with or better than the surrounding schools. Laurel Elementary's high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which is significantly higher than the surrounding schools, suggests the school may be serving a more economically disadvantaged population, which could impact student performance.
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