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Lakemont Elementary School vs. Pleasants Lane Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Lakemont Elementary School
51 Gibbons St
Petersburg, VA 23803
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Pleasants Lane Elementary School
100 Pleasants Lane
Petersburg, VA 23803
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 404 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lakemont Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Serving 515 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Pleasants Lane Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
404 students
515 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lakemont Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Pleasants Lane Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lakemont Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pleasants Lane Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
38 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lakemont Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Pleasants Lane Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lakemont Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Petersburg City Public Schools and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Pleasants Lane Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Petersburg City Public Schools and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1753 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
#1752 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lakemont Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Pleasants Lane Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in VA)
28%
(Bottom 50% in VA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lakemont Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Petersburg City Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pleasants Lane Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Petersburg City Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lakemont Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Petersburg City Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pleasants Lane Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Petersburg City Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
21-39%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
11-19%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Lakemont Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Pleasants Lane Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
69
83
Grade 1 Students
79
93
Grade 2 Students
63
99
Grade 3 Students
65
82
Grade 4 Students
71
89
Grade 5 Students
57
69

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Lakemont Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Petersburg City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Pleasants Lane Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Petersburg City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
% Hispanic
21%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lakemont Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Petersburg City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Pleasants Lane Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Petersburg City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
73%
82%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lakemont Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Petersburg City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Pleasants Lane Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Petersburg City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
4%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lakemont Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Petersburg City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Pleasants Lane Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Petersburg City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Lakemont Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Petersburg City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Pleasants Lane Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Petersburg City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.43
0.31
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lakemont Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Petersburg City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Pleasants Lane Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Petersburg City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lakemont Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Petersburg City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Pleasants Lane Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Petersburg City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
(13-14 School Year Data)
4%
(13-14 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Lakemont Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Petersburg City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2013-14 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Pleasants Lane Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Petersburg City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2013-14 school year.
 
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