Harrington Waddell Elementary

Summary:

Harrington Waddell Elementary is a public elementary school in Lexington, Virginia, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 324 students. This school is part of the Lexington City Public Schools district, which is ranked 3 out of 130 districts in Virginia and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Harrington Waddell Elementary consistently performs exceptionally well on state assessments, with proficiency rates that significantly exceed the state averages in mathematics, English reading, and science. The school has maintained a high statewide ranking, placing in the top 5% of Virginia elementary schools in recent years. Notably, the school excels in supporting the academic achievement of various student subgroups, including female, male, and white students. Harrington Waddell Elementary's diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 78.4% White, 5.56% African American, 5.25% Hispanic, 3.09% Asian, and 6.17% two or more races, is noteworthy compared to some of the nearby schools.

While Harrington Waddell Elementary outperforms many of the nearby schools, such as Sharon Elementary and Fairfield Elementary, in academic metrics, these other schools also demonstrate strong academic performance in certain subject areas and grade levels. This suggests that the Lexington and surrounding areas have a strong educational ecosystem with multiple high-performing elementary schools. Additionally, Harrington Waddell Elementary's relatively low percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients (31.48% in 2022-2023) may indicate that the school serves a more affluent student population, which can contribute to its academic success.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 100 Pendleton Place
       Lexington, VA  24450


(540) 463-5353

District: Lexington City Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
45th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,513 Help


Students who attend Harrington Waddell Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Lylburn Downing Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  13.5 Help
Number of students:  324

Racial breakdown:

White:
78.4%
Two or more races:
6.2%
African American:
5.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  31.5% Help


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Compare Details Harrington Waddell Elementary ranks better than 96% of elementary schools in Virginia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.07. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Harrington Waddell Elementary is $8,513.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Harrington Waddell Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Harrington Waddell Elementary 45th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Harrington Waddell Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Lexington City Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Lexington City Public Schools 3rd of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Harrington Waddell Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Harrington Waddell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 70.79 254th 1062 76.1%
2006 72.16 238th 1071 77.8%
2007 74.30 204th 1083 81.2%
2008 72.38 235th 1081 78.3%
2009 75.12 193rd 1082 82.2%
2010 66.76 336th 1113 69.8%
2011 70.34 266th 1117 76.2%
2012 70.09 280th 1117 74.9%
2013 70.48 294th 1120 73.8%
2014 61.33 426th 1110 61.6%
2015 64.94 387th 1100 64.8%
2016 75.67 210th 1096 80.8%
2017 83.00 107th 1099 90.3%
2018 75.82 212th 1097 80.7%
2019 77.80 203rd 1105 81.6%
2021 91.01 56th 1103 94.9%
2022 92.75 19th 1109 98.3%
2023 90.78 44th 1114 96.1%
2024 90.07 45th 1114 96.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Harrington Waddell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 75.84 178th 1036 82.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Harrington Waddell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 85.15 101st 1100 90.8%
2024 84.65 109th 1098 90.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Harrington Waddell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 91.77 22nd 1093 98.0%
2024 91.56 24th 1101 97.8%
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Rank History for White students at Harrington Waddell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 89.01 21st 984 97.9%
2024 87.47 29th 979 97.0%
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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 Harrington Waddell 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 321 321
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 317 317
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 323 323
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 331 331
1993 265 56 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 324
1994 256 55 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 317
1995 267 52 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 323
1996 267 52 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 323
1997 261 43 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 306
1998 236 46 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 284
1999 243 47 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 292
2000 250 30 10 0 0 n/a n/a -4 286
2001 262 31 10 1 0 n/a n/a 0 304
2002 247 30 9 5 1 n/a n/a 0 292
2003 247 30 9 5 1 n/a n/a 0 292
2004 238 36 10 10 1 n/a n/a 0 295
2005 221 36 12 11 1 n/a n/a 4 285
2006 227 34 11 8 1 n/a n/a 6 287
2007 255 30 9 10 1 n/a n/a 8 313
2008 246 26 7 15 0 n/a n/a 11 305
2009 250 28 5 13 0 n/a n/a 21 317
2010 257 32 4 14 0 n/a n/a 14 321
2011 262 28 12 16 0 0 1 0 319
2012 273 24 13 24 0 0 2 0 336
2013 276 26 10 30 0 0 2 0 344
2014 270 28 13 28 0 0 1 0 340
2015 231 29 12 30 1 0 1 0 304
2016 230 29 12 29 2 0 4 0 306
2017 229 35 12 23 2 0 7 0 308
2018 237 28 13 26 0 0 9 0 313
2019 258 26 11 25 1 0 12 0 333
2020 258 26 9 22 1 3 15 0 334
2021 231 23 10 16 3 3 17 0 303
2022 257 26 6 19 3 2 13 0 326
2023 254 18 10 17 3 2 20 0 324

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 Harrington Waddell Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 321 25.2 12.7 n/a
1990 317 25.0 12.6 n/a
1991 323 24.3 13.2 n/a
1992 331 24.7 13.4 n/a
1993 324 25.9 12.5 n/a
1994 317 24.6 n/a 22.4
1995 323 n/a 0.0 18
1996 323 n/a 0.0 18
1997 306 n/a 0.0 15
1998 284 n/a 0.0 19.4
1999 292 30.0 9.7 23.3
2000 286 n/a 0.0 16.9
2001 304 24.5 12.4 19.4
2002 292 30.6 9.5 17.1
2003 292 30.6 9.5 17.1
2004 295 27.5 10.7 20.7
2005 285 25.5 11.2 20.3
2006 287 26.0 11.0 16.4
2007 313 33.3 9.4 20
2008 305 23.0 13.3 17.3
2009 317 23.0 13.8 17.6
2010 321 22.5 14.2 19.5
2011 319 23.0 13.8 20.4
2012 336 19.0 17.6 20.2
2013 344 19.0 18.1 21.2
2014 340 20.1 16.8 21.2
2015 304 21.0 14.4 24.3
2016 306 20.0 15.3 25.5
2017 308 20.9 14.7 29.5
2018 313 21.2 14.7 28.4
2019 333 22.2 14.9 25.5
2020 334 22.2 15.0 22.8
2021 303 22.1 13.6 n/a
2022 326 21.2 15.3 23.3
2023 324 24.0 13.5 31.5

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 Harrington Waddell Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 321 25.2 12.7 n/a
1990 317 25.0 12.6 n/a
1991 323 24.3 13.2 n/a
1992 331 24.7 13.4 n/a
1993 324 25.9 12.5 n/a
1994 317 24.6 n/a 22.4
1995 323 n/a 0.0 18
1996 323 n/a 0.0 18
1997 306 n/a 0.0 15
1998 284 n/a 0.0 19.4
1999 292 30.0 9.7 23.3
2000 286 n/a 0.0 16.9
2001 304 24.5 12.4 19.4
2002 292 30.6 9.5 17.1
2003 292 30.6 9.5 17.1
2004 295 27.5 10.7 20.7
2005 285 25.5 11.2 20.3
2006 287 26.0 11.0 16.4
2007 313 33.3 9.4 20
2008 305 23.0 13.3 17.3
2009 317 23.0 13.8 17.6
2010 321 22.5 14.2 19.5
2011 319 23.0 13.8 20.4
2012 336 19.0 17.6 20.2
2013 344 19.0 18.1 21.2
2014 340 20.1 16.8 21.2
2015 304 21.0 14.4 24.3
2016 306 20.0 15.3 25.5
2017 308 20.9 14.7 29.5
2018 313 21.2 14.7 28.4
2019 333 22.2 14.9 25.5
2020 334 22.2 15.0 22.8
2021 303 22.1 13.6 n/a
2022 326 21.2 15.3 23.3
2023 324 24.0 13.5 31.5

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 Harrington Waddell Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $551 (7.2%) $7,136 (92.8%) $7,687
2020 $521 (6.8%) $7,128 (93.2%) $7,649
2021 $469 (5.5%) $8,044 (94.5%) $8,513

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Harrington Waddell Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 203rd of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 44th of 1114 Elementary schools
 14.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Harrington Waddell Elementary)9687.5
 8.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Lexington City Public Schools)9686
 10%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Harrington Waddell Elementary)9687
 9%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Lexington City Public Schools)9685.5
 10.6%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Harrington Waddell Elementary)9592.5
 2.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Lexington City Public Schools)9592.5
 2.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Harrington Waddell Elementary)8894.4
 6.4%
   4th Grade English Reading (Lexington City Public Schools)8894.4
 6.4%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Harrington Waddell Elementary)8490.5
 6.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Lexington City Public Schools)8087.9
 7.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Harrington Waddell Elementary)8692.1
 6.1%
   5th Grade Science (Lexington City Public Schools)8289.4
 7.4%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Harrington Waddell Elementary)8290.5
 8.5%
   5th Grade English Reading (Lexington City Public Schools)7887.9
 9.9%
   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 Students333324
 2.7%
African American2618
 30.8%
American Indian13
 200%
Asian1110
 9.1%
Hispanic2517
 32%
Pacific Islander02
White258254
 1.6%
Two or More Races1220
 66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients25.5%31.5%
 6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Harrington Waddell Elementary

Students who attend Harrington Waddell Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lylburn Downing Middle

In the 2022-23 school year, 324 students attended Harrington Waddell Elementary.

Yes! Harrington Waddell Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 45th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools.

Students at Harrington Waddell Elementary are 78% White, 6% Two or more races, 6% African American, 5% Hispanic, 3% Asian.


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