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Lancaster Primary

Summary:

Lancaster Primary is an elementary school located in Lancaster, Virginia, serving students from kindergarten to 4th grade. The school is part of the Lancaster County Public Schools district, which is ranked 114 out of 131 districts in Virginia and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lancaster Primary has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Virginia elementary schools, with a ranking of 821 out of 1,114 schools in the 2022-2023 school year. The school's African American and female students perform particularly poorly compared to state averages, and its proficiency rates in core subjects like Mathematics and English Reading are lower than the state averages. With a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, Lancaster Primary appears to be facing significant challenges related to student socioeconomic status and access to resources.

Interestingly, nearby schools like Middlesex Elementary and Northumberland Elementary, which are in different school districts, have higher statewide rankings and better academic performance, despite serving student populations with higher levels of economic disadvantage. This suggests that factors beyond just student socioeconomic status, such as the quality of instruction and the availability of resources, may be contributing to Lancaster Primary's relatively poor performance.


Detail:

Public

 36 Primary School Circle
       Lancaster, VA  22503

(804) 462-5100

District: Lancaster County Public Schools


Students who attend Lancaster Primary usually attend:

Elementary:    Lancaster Elementary School
High:    Lancaster High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.3 Help
Number of students:  316

Racial breakdown:

African American:
53.8%
White:
33.9%
Two or more races:
9.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  127.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Lancaster Primary is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.27. (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.
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Schooldigger Rankings:

Lancaster Primary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Lancaster County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Lancaster County Public Schools 106th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lancaster Primary

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Rank History for all students at Lancaster Primary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 65.30 347th 1062 67.3%
2006 28.44 917th 1071 14.4%
2007 12.42 1047th 1083 3.3%
2008 32.20 867th 1081 19.8%
2009 39.62 795th 1082 26.5%
2010 34.91 901st 1113 19.0%
2011 30.56 932nd 1117 16.6%
2012 41.87 759th 1117 32.1%
2013 34.09 830th 1120 25.9%
2014 42.72 712th 1110 35.9%
2022 44.85 668th 1109 39.8%
2023 32.27 821st 1114 26.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Lancaster Primary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 27.43 870th 1100 20.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Lancaster Primary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 38.33 736th 1093 32.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Lancaster Primary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 38.66 406th 579 29.9%
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Rank History for White students at Lancaster Primary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 62.34 380th 984 61.4%
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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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Enrollment information for Lancaster Primary

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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 677 677
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 712 712
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 699 699
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 717 717
1993 232 290 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 522
1994 214 263 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 477
1995 209 247 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 457
1996 209 247 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 457
1997 220 265 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 488
1998 213 272 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 488
1999 201 297 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 500
2000 200 279 3 0 1 n/a n/a -4 479
2001 188 226 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 416
2002 209 255 2 5 2 n/a n/a 0 473
2003 209 255 2 5 2 n/a n/a 0 473
2004 203 248 3 4 2 n/a n/a 0 460
2005 194 264 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 465
2006 173 270 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 450
2007 200 265 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 472
2008 196 274 5 8 0 n/a n/a 0 483
2009 193 234 5 6 0 n/a n/a 0 438
2010 198 246 6 3 0 n/a n/a 2 455
2011 173 217 6 8 1 0 16 0 421
2012 151 225 5 6 1 0 13 0 401
2013 147 268 5 6 1 0 19 0 446
2014 125 251 0 4 0 1 20 0 401
2015 129 242 2 5 1 1 25 0 405
2016 127 255 2 4 1 1 29 0 419
2017 118 256 4 3 1 1 23 0 406
2018 118 252 2 4 1 2 15 0 394
2019 119 238 2 4 1 1 16 0 381
2020 103 210 2 1 1 0 13 0 330
2021 91 191 2 2 1 1 11 0 299
2022 94 169 1 3 1 1 24 0 293
2023 107 170 1 5 1 1 31 0 316

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 Lancaster Primary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 677 33.1 20.4 n/a
1990 712 36.6 19.4 n/a
1991 699 40.0 17.4 n/a
1992 717 40.7 17.6 n/a
1993 522 37.9 13.8 n/a
1994 477 26.1 n/a 57.2
1995 457 n/a 0.0 52.3
1996 457 n/a 0.0 52.3
1997 488 n/a 0.0 55.7
1998 488 n/a 0.0 56.4
1999 500 31.0 16.1 65
2000 479 n/a 0.0 66.9
2001 416 n/a 0.0 64.7
2002 473 33.0 14.3 58.1
2003 473 33.0 14.3 58.1
2004 460 36.0 12.8 61.3
2005 465 36.0 12.9 58.3
2006 450 34.0 13.2 63.6
2007 472 38.3 12.3 67.2
2008 483 32.0 15.1 62.3
2009 438 15.6 28.1 66.4
2010 455 14.4 31.5 71.3
2011 421 21.2 19.7 78.9
2012 401 29.8 13.4 79.6
2013 446 27.8 16.0 77.1
2014 401 28.8 13.9 83.8
2015 405 30.0 13.5 84.4
2016 419 29.0 14.4 79.5
2017 406 31.8 12.7 75.1
2018 394 29.3 13.4 80.7
2019 381 28.8 13.2 69.8
2020 330 25.8 12.7 77
2021 299 24.4 12.2 n/a
2022 293 28.0 10.4 86.7
2023 316 22.0 14.3 127.2

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 Lancaster Primary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 677 33.1 20.4 n/a
1990 712 36.6 19.4 n/a
1991 699 40.0 17.4 n/a
1992 717 40.7 17.6 n/a
1993 522 37.9 13.8 n/a
1994 477 26.1 n/a 57.2
1995 457 n/a 0.0 52.3
1996 457 n/a 0.0 52.3
1997 488 n/a 0.0 55.7
1998 488 n/a 0.0 56.4
1999 500 31.0 16.1 65
2000 479 n/a 0.0 66.9
2001 416 n/a 0.0 64.7
2002 473 33.0 14.3 58.1
2003 473 33.0 14.3 58.1
2004 460 36.0 12.8 61.3
2005 465 36.0 12.9 58.3
2006 450 34.0 13.2 63.6
2007 472 38.3 12.3 67.2
2008 483 32.0 15.1 62.3
2009 438 15.6 28.1 66.4
2010 455 14.4 31.5 71.3
2011 421 21.2 19.7 78.9
2012 401 29.8 13.4 79.6
2013 446 27.8 16.0 77.1
2014 401 28.8 13.9 83.8
2015 405 30.0 13.5 84.4
2016 419 29.0 14.4 79.5
2017 406 31.8 12.7 75.1
2018 394 29.3 13.4 80.7
2019 381 28.8 13.2 69.8
2020 330 25.8 12.7 77
2021 299 24.4 12.2 n/a
2022 293 28.0 10.4 86.7
2023 316 22.0 14.3 127.2

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 Lancaster Primary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,373 (16.3%) $7,053 (83.7%) $8,426
2020 $1,409 (14.1%) $8,604 (85.9%) $10,013
2021 $2,020 (20.3%) $7,911 (79.7%) $9,931

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Lancaster Primary

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.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lancaster Primary)9364.4
 28.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Lancaster County Public Schools)9364.4
 28.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Lancaster Primary)7664.4
 11.6%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Lancaster County Public Schools)7664.4
 11.6%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students381316
 17.1%
African American238170
 28.6%
American Indian11
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic45
 25%
Pacific Islander11
White119107
 10.1%
Two or More Races1631
 93.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients69.8%127.2%
 57.4%

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In the 2022-23 school year, 316 students attended Lancaster Primary.

Students at Lancaster Primary are 54% African American, 34% White, 10% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.


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