Lane Elementary

Summary:

Lane Elementary is a public elementary school located in Alexandria, Virginia, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 732 students. The school is part of the Fairfax County Public Schools district, which is ranked 41 out of 130 school districts in Virginia and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Lane Elementary has a relatively diverse student population, with 40.3% White, 20.49% African American, 19.26% Hispanic, and 12.16% Asian students, its academic performance, as measured by SOL (Standards of Learning) test scores, is generally lower than the Fairfax County Public Schools and Virginia state averages across various grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Lane Elementary's 3rd-grade math proficiency rate was 60.19%, compared to 71.31% for Fairfax County and 70.11% for Virginia. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking among Virginia elementary schools has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 415 out of 1097 schools in 2017-2018 (rated 3 stars) to 640 out of 1114 schools in 2023-2024 (rated 2 stars), placing it in the middle to lower range of Virginia elementary schools.

Interestingly, Lane Elementary's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 199 out of 238 Virginia elementary schools for Asian students (1 star) but 225 out of 588 for African American students (3 stars). The school also struggles with the performance of low socioeconomic status and disabled students. When compared to nearby schools in the same district, such as Springfield Estates Elementary and Island Creek Elementary, Lane Elementary generally performs worse academically, with lower test scores and statewide rankings.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 7137 Beulah St
       Alexandria, VA  22315


(703) 924-7700

District: Fairfax County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
640th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,477 Help


Students who attend Lane Elementary usually attend:

High:    Hayfield Secondary

Student/teacher ratio:  15.5 Help
Number of students:  732

Racial breakdown:

White:
40.3%
African American:
20.5%
Hispanic:
19.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  24% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Lane Elementary ranks worse than 57.5% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 81st among 137 ranked elementary schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48. (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 Lane Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Fairfax County Public Schools District.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lane Elementary is $9,477. 122 elementary schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lane Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Lane Elementary 640th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Lane Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Fairfax County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Fairfax County Public Schools 41st of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lane Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Lane Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 41.50 709th 1062 33.2%
2006 45.15 692nd 1071 35.4%
2007 56.36 495th 1083 54.3%
2008 37.02 795th 1081 26.5%
2009 40.16 782nd 1082 27.7%
2010 52.78 592nd 1113 46.8%
2011 50.47 629th 1117 43.7%
2012 53.40 568th 1117 49.1%
2013 52.49 566th 1120 49.5%
2014 42.46 718th 1110 35.3%
2015 55.99 549th 1100 50.1%
2016 56.17 529th 1096 51.7%
2017 55.79 536th 1099 51.2%
2018 63.98 415th 1097 62.2%
2019 63.45 449th 1105 59.4%
2021 50.64 580th 1103 47.4%
2022 59.91 480th 1109 56.7%
2023 56.94 521st 1114 53.2%
2024 48.00 640th 1114 42.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Lane Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 32.93 179th 247 27.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lane Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 22.13 881st 1036 15.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Lane Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 50.12 595th 1100 45.9%
2024 48.10 627th 1098 42.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Lane Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 47.33 210th 324 35.2%
2024 8.61 335th 355 5.6%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Lane Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 54.62 101st 182 44.5%
2024 49.52 123rd 195 36.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Lane Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 61.86 424th 1093 61.2%
2024 47.39 634th 1101 42.4%
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Rank History for Asian students at Lane Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 47.19 132nd 230 42.6%
2024 26.44 199th 238 16.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Lane Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 72.19 127th 579 78.1%
2024 61.93 225th 588 61.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Lane Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 56.90 265th 564 53.0%
2024 53.09 295th 580 49.1%
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Rank History for White students at Lane Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 36.25 701st 984 28.8%
2024 35.81 721st 979 26.4%
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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
Thursday, April 26, 2018

Open Quote The best school in the area in terms of education level, organized materials, clean class rooms and over all, and teachers and staff are well prepared. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Lane Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 486 119 78 44 1 n/a n/a 0 728
1996 486 119 78 44 1 n/a n/a 0 728
1997 572 131 95 49 2 n/a n/a 0 849
1998 639 131 124 67 6 n/a n/a 0 967
1999 683 156 135 66 9 n/a n/a 0 1049
2000 717 158 143 81 7 n/a n/a -4 1102
2001 728 170 177 121 8 n/a n/a 0 1204
2002 563 172 196 129 11 n/a n/a 106 1177
2003 563 172 196 129 11 n/a n/a 106 1177
2004 269 127 121 86 5 n/a n/a 84 692
2005 257 137 121 69 7 n/a n/a 83 674
2006 249 145 121 82 4 n/a n/a 83 684
2007 236 135 134 85 6 n/a n/a 80 676
2008 267 158 132 82 4 n/a n/a 77 720
2009 290 173 137 102 2 n/a n/a 74 778
2010 263 159 140 87 1 n/a n/a 71 721
2011 281 159 138 105 4 3 53 0 743
2012 333 195 130 117 6 3 50 0 834
2013 343 173 121 112 4 5 52 0 810
2014 338 171 116 100 4 4 57 0 790
2015 348 167 121 119 4 5 75 0 839
2016 343 172 129 126 5 6 59 0 840
2017 353 163 118 138 3 6 48 0 829
2018 333 164 108 137 2 6 40 0 790
2019 308 148 90 135 1 6 58 0 746
2020 307 152 95 142 2 6 54 0 758
2021 281 146 92 140 3 3 56 0 721
2022 294 139 95 125 4 3 57 0 717
2023 295 150 89 141 4 2 51 0 732

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 Lane Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 728 n/a 0.0 8.2
1996 728 n/a 0.0 8.2
1997 849 n/a 0.0 6.4
1998 967 n/a 0.0 8.8
1999 1049 47.0 22.3 12.3
2000 1102 n/a 0.0 12.1
2001 1204 67.0 18.0 12.7
2002 1177 76.4 15.4 15.1
2003 1177 76.4 15.4 15.1
2004 692 46.0 15.0 20.1
2005 674 44.8 15.0 20.6
2006 684 49.0 14.0 21.6
2007 676 52.7 12.8 19.8
2008 720 40.1 18.0 21.2
2009 778 43.2 18.0 23.4
2010 721 41.5 17.3 23.4
2011 743 43.0 17.2 21.3
2012 834 54.0 15.4 23.6
2013 810 55.0 14.7 19.3
2014 790 55.9 14.1 19.5
2015 839 53.0 15.8 18.5
2016 840 53.0 15.8 20
2017 829 55.1 15.0 16.6
2018 790 50.4 15.6 20.6
2019 746 50.5 14.7 19.3
2020 758 49.3 15.3 19.7
2021 721 49.1 14.6 n/a
2022 717 46.7 15.3 20.8
2023 732 47.0 15.5 24

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 Lane Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 728 n/a 0.0 8.2
1996 728 n/a 0.0 8.2
1997 849 n/a 0.0 6.4
1998 967 n/a 0.0 8.8
1999 1049 47.0 22.3 12.3
2000 1102 n/a 0.0 12.1
2001 1204 67.0 18.0 12.7
2002 1177 76.4 15.4 15.1
2003 1177 76.4 15.4 15.1
2004 692 46.0 15.0 20.1
2005 674 44.8 15.0 20.6
2006 684 49.0 14.0 21.6
2007 676 52.7 12.8 19.8
2008 720 40.1 18.0 21.2
2009 778 43.2 18.0 23.4
2010 721 41.5 17.3 23.4
2011 743 43.0 17.2 21.3
2012 834 54.0 15.4 23.6
2013 810 55.0 14.7 19.3
2014 790 55.9 14.1 19.5
2015 839 53.0 15.8 18.5
2016 840 53.0 15.8 20
2017 829 55.1 15.0 16.6
2018 790 50.4 15.6 20.6
2019 746 50.5 14.7 19.3
2020 758 49.3 15.3 19.7
2021 721 49.1 14.6 n/a
2022 717 46.7 15.3 20.8
2023 732 47.0 15.5 24

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 Lane Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $290 (3.0%) $9,258 (97.0%) $9,548
2020 $181 (2.0%) $8,917 (98.0%) $9,098
2021 $307 (3.2%) $9,170 (96.8%) $9,477

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

Impact of COVID-19 on 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 449th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 521st of 1114 Elementary schools
 6.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lane Elementary)8567.6
 17.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)8571.3
 13.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Lane Elementary)8171.4
 9.6%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)7269.6
 2.4%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lane Elementary)9262.9
 29.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)8673.8
 12.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Lane Elementary)8376.2
 6.8%
   4th Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)7776.3
 0.8%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lane Elementary)7458.2
 15.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)7763
 14%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Lane Elementary)7965.6
 13.4%
   5th Grade Science (Fairfax County Public Schools)8170.7
 10.3%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Lane Elementary)7973.4
 5.6%
   5th Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)8075.6
 4.4%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Lane Elementary)9175.4
 15.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)8765.2
 21.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7857.8
 20.2%
6th Grade English Reading (Lane Elementary)8988.7
 0.3%
   6th Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)8378.5
 4.5%
   6th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7770.4
 6.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Lane Elementary)100100
   7th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)8669
 17%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7855
 23%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students746732
 1.9%
African American148150
 1.4%
American Indian14
 300%
Asian9089
 1.1%
Hispanic135141
 4.4%
Pacific Islander62
 66.7%
White308295
 4.2%
Two or More Races5851
 12.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients19.3%24%
 4.7%


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Lane Elementary ranks 640th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Lane Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Hayfield Secondary

Students at Lane Elementary are 40% White, 20% African American, 19% Hispanic, 12% Asian, 7% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 732 students attended Lane Elementary.


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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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