Lakemont Elementary

Summary:

Lakemont Elementary is a public elementary school in Petersburg, Virginia, serving 349 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Petersburg City Public Schools district, which is ranked 130 out of 130 school districts in Virginia and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lakemont Elementary consistently ranks among the lowest-performing elementary schools in Virginia, with proficiency rates in SOL assessments significantly lower than state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 12.5% of 3rd-grade students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 70.11% and the Petersburg City Public Schools district average of 32.94%. The school has a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with over 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Despite spending more per student and having a lower student-teacher ratio than nearby schools, Lakemont Elementary's academic performance remains significantly lower, suggesting that factors beyond just funding and staffing may be contributing to the school's poor performance.

The racial and socioeconomic disparities observed between Lakemont Elementary and the higher-performing nearby schools in other districts, such as Patrick Copeland Elementary in Hopewell City Public Schools and Lakeview Elementary in Colonial Heights City Public Schools, highlight the need for targeted interventions and support to address the unique challenges faced by schools serving predominantly minority and low-income student populations.


Detail:

Public K-5

 51 Gibbons St
       Petersburg, VA  23803


(804) 862-7007

District: Petersburg City Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1113th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,196 Help


Students who attend Lakemont Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Vernon Johns Middle
High:    Petersburg High

Student/teacher ratio:  10.9 Help
Number of students:  349

Racial breakdown:

African American:
71.1%
Hispanic:
22.1%
White:
5.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  102.6% Help


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Compare Details Lakemont Elementary ranks worse than 99.9% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks last among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Petersburg City Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 0.54. (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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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lakemont Elementary is $9,196, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Petersburg City Public Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lakemont Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Lakemont Elementary 1113th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Lakemont Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Petersburg City Public Schools:

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


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Rank History for Lakemont Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Lakemont Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 7.47 1046th 1062 1.5%
2006 3.89 1063rd 1071 0.7%
2007 26.02 945th 1083 12.7%
2008 8.81 1061st 1081 1.9%
2009 43.61 731st 1082 32.4%
2010 26.00 983rd 1113 11.7%
2011 29.85 941st 1117 15.8%
2012 27.32 964th 1117 13.7%
2013 20.46 998th 1120 10.9%
2014 14.03 1051st 1110 5.3%
2015 8.13 1069th 1100 2.8%
2016 9.54 1046th 1096 4.6%
2017 4.01 1078th 1099 1.9%
2018 3.01 1075th 1097 2.0%
2019 0.29 1101st 1105 0.4%
2021 7.36 1034th 1103 6.3%
2022 2.43 1090th 1109 1.7%
2023 2.82 1098th 1114 1.4%
2024 0.54 1113th 1114 0.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lakemont Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 2.76 1034th 1036 0.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Lakemont Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 2.73 1083rd 1100 1.5%
2024 0.91 1097th 1098 0.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Lakemont Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 4.35 1070th 1093 2.1%
2024 0.68 1099th 1101 0.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Lakemont Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 8.39 555th 579 4.1%
2024 2.17 586th 588 0.3%
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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 Lakemont 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 509 509
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 477 477
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 479 479
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 493 493
1993 20 495 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 515
1994 5 495 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 500
1995 7 446 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 454
1996 7 446 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 454
1997 4 449 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 454
1998 5 428 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 434
1999 4 442 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 446
2000 6 330 0 0 0 n/a n/a -4 332
2001 3 317 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 320
2002 1 319 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 321
2003 1 319 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 321
2004 3 283 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 289
2005 1 276 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 277
2006 3 263 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 268
2007 4 252 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 260
2008 15 363 0 26 0 n/a n/a 1 405
2009 16 369 0 27 0 n/a n/a 0 412
2010 16 363 3 35 0 n/a n/a 0 417
2011 15 350 2 51 0 0 5 0 423
2012 15 347 4 50 0 0 4 0 420
2013 13 314 2 48 0 1 6 0 384
2014 18 395 5 55 0 4 6 0 483
2015 11 396 4 42 1 0 3 0 457
2016 11 407 6 47 1 1 2 0 475
2017 12 415 6 50 3 2 4 0 492
2018 15 397 3 62 0 1 1 0 479
2019 10 357 3 65 1 3 3 0 442
2020 21 315 2 75 2 3 6 0 424
2021 16 295 2 60 0 1 4 0 378
2022 17 258 2 63 0 1 1 0 342
2023 18 248 3 77 0 1 2 0 349

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 Lakemont Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 509 27.3 18.6 n/a
1990 477 26.3 18.1 n/a
1991 479 26.3 18.2 n/a
1992 493 26.8 18.3 n/a
1993 515 30.2 17.1 n/a
1994 500 22.3 n/a 90.6
1995 454 n/a 0.0 86.3
1996 454 n/a 0.0 86.3
1997 454 n/a 0.0 84.8
1998 434 n/a 0.0 85.7
1999 446 32.0 13.9 92.6
2000 332 n/a 0.0 89.9
2001 320 29.0 11.0 93.8
2002 321 27.0 11.9 99.1
2003 321 27.0 11.9 99.1
2004 289 25.0 11.6 93.1
2005 277 25.0 11.1 94.6
2006 268 19.0 14.1 87.3
2007 260 26.5 9.8 82.3
2008 405 26.0 15.6 77.5
2009 412 27.0 15.3 89.6
2010 417 26.0 16.0 90.4
2011 423 27.0 15.6 92.9
2012 420 28.0 15.0 99.3
2013 384 27.0 14.2 93.8
2014 483 27.9 17.2 94
2015 457 29.0 15.7 97.4
2016 475 29.0 16.3 99.2
2017 492 33.0 14.9 99.4
2018 479 37.0 12.9 99.4
2019 442 34.0 13.0 99.3
2020 424 34.6 12.2 98.8
2021 378 33.0 11.4 n/a
2022 342 30.5 11.2 99.1
2023 349 32.0 10.9 102.6

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 Lakemont Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 509 27.3 18.6 n/a
1990 477 26.3 18.1 n/a
1991 479 26.3 18.2 n/a
1992 493 26.8 18.3 n/a
1993 515 30.2 17.1 n/a
1994 500 22.3 n/a 90.6
1995 454 n/a 0.0 86.3
1996 454 n/a 0.0 86.3
1997 454 n/a 0.0 84.8
1998 434 n/a 0.0 85.7
1999 446 32.0 13.9 92.6
2000 332 n/a 0.0 89.9
2001 320 29.0 11.0 93.8
2002 321 27.0 11.9 99.1
2003 321 27.0 11.9 99.1
2004 289 25.0 11.6 93.1
2005 277 25.0 11.1 94.6
2006 268 19.0 14.1 87.3
2007 260 26.5 9.8 82.3
2008 405 26.0 15.6 77.5
2009 412 27.0 15.3 89.6
2010 417 26.0 16.0 90.4
2011 423 27.0 15.6 92.9
2012 420 28.0 15.0 99.3
2013 384 27.0 14.2 93.8
2014 483 27.9 17.2 94
2015 457 29.0 15.7 97.4
2016 475 29.0 16.3 99.2
2017 492 33.0 14.9 99.4
2018 479 37.0 12.9 99.4
2019 442 34.0 13.0 99.3
2020 424 34.6 12.2 98.8
2021 378 33.0 11.4 n/a
2022 342 30.5 11.2 99.1
2023 349 32.0 10.9 102.6

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Lakemont Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,521 (18.9%) $6,546 (81.1%) $8,067
2020 $1,815 (20.6%) $7,010 (79.4%) $8,824
2021 $1,885 (20.5%) $7,311 (79.5%) $9,196

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Lakemont Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1101st of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 1098th of 1114 Elementary schools
 1.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lakemont Elementary)4124.3
 16.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Petersburg City Public Schools)5736.5
 20.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Lakemont Elementary)3135.1
 4.1%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Petersburg City Public Schools)5038.9
 11.1%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lakemont Elementary)4026
 14%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Petersburg City Public Schools)6134.6
 26.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Lakemont Elementary)3128
 3%
   4th Grade English Reading (Petersburg City Public Schools)5038.4
 11.6%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lakemont Elementary)3834.9
 3.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Petersburg City Public Schools)5728.6
 28.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Lakemont Elementary)3337.2
 4.2%
   5th Grade Science (Petersburg City Public Schools)5324.6
 28.4%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Lakemont Elementary)5251.2
 0.8%
   5th Grade English Reading (Petersburg City Public Schools)5840.3
 17.7%
   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 Students442349
 21%
African American357248
 30.5%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian33
Hispanic6577
 18.5%
Pacific Islander31
 66.7%
White1018
 80%
Two or More Races32
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.3%102.6%
 3.3%


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Students at Lakemont Elementary are 71% African American, 22% Hispanic, 5% White.

Lakemont Elementary ranks in the bottom 0.1% of Virginia elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 349 students attended Lakemont Elementary.

Students who attend Lakemont Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Vernon Johns Middle
High : Petersburg High


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