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Lois Harrison-jones Elementary School vs. George W. Carver Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Lois Harrison-jones Elementary School
3021 Maplewood Ave
Richmond, VA 23221
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
George W. Carver Elementary School
1110 W Leigh St
Richmond, VA 23220
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 232 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lois Harrison-jones 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 60-64% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Serving 374 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, George W. Carver 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
232 students
374 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lois Harrison-jones 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 George W. Carver Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lois Harrison-jones Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at George W. Carver Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
24 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lois Harrison-jones 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 George W. Carver Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lois Harrison-jones Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Richmond 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 George W. Carver Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Richmond 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

#1405 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
#1772 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lois Harrison-jones 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 George W. Carver Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
60-64%
(Bottom 50% in VA)
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in VA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lois Harrison-jones Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Richmond 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 George W. Carver Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Richmond City Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
<50%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lois Harrison-jones Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Richmond 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 George W. Carver Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Richmond City Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
n/a
<50%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Lois Harrison-jones Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of George W. Carver Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
44
68
Grade 1 Students
39
72
Grade 2 Students
47
65
Grade 3 Students
39
54
Grade 4 Students
25
60
Grade 5 Students
38
55

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Lois Harrison-jones Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Richmond 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 Asian at George W. Carver Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Richmond City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2018-19 school year.
% Hispanic
10%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lois Harrison-jones Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Richmond 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 George W. Carver Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Richmond 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
44%
90%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lois Harrison-jones Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Richmond 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 George W. Carver Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Richmond 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
37%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lois Harrison-jones Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Richmond 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 George W. Carver Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Richmond 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
7%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Lois Harrison-jones Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Richmond 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 George W. Carver Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Richmond City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.66
0.19
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lois Harrison-jones Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Richmond 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 George W. Carver Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Richmond 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 Lois Harrison-jones Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Richmond 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 George W. Carver Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Richmond 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
7%
(12-13 School Year Data)
2%
(13-14 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Lois Harrison-jones Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Richmond City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2012-13 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at George W. Carver Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Richmond 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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