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Luray Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 530 students

 

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Posted January 18, 2012

In regards to the completely false review below- I am the mother of the child mentioned below who was struck by a vehicle outside Luray elementary last fall. My child had been released from school and was disobeying his mother when he was struck. What happened was no one's fault, just an unfortunate accident. The staff at the school went above and beyond to help myself, my child and the emergency workers. My son moved himself out of the road. The school nurse, the principle, the vice principal, my son's teacher as well as county administrators were on the scene immediately. I was fortunate to be living in a small town where all the parties knew my name and knew my son during this time. We moved out to the Virginia countryside six years ago from the affluent DC suburbs and even though the move has had its challenges and adjustments, I have never regretted our decision. Luray Elementary is filled with caring professionals who do an outstanding job with the resources they have. Perhaps reviewers on this site should have all their facts straight before they post untrue and disparaging remarks in such a public forum.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 14, 2011

HORRIBLE! They put the staff first and children second . My son had an abusive teacher last year (mercer), who put her hands on my child more then once and another child, both the school board and social services was contacted and nothing was done. This year we are having problems with the RC lady and her attitude, I reported her and nothing was done and when I try to speak to the principal about anything involving the staff he does not really want to hear anything you have to say and just defends the staff. A child was just hit at the school and the principal moved him, yes moved him. He had no idea what this child's injuries were and was told not to move him until EMT's arrived and even made the comment he needed to be moved because they needed to get traffic flowing. Who says something like that when a child has just been hit by a car? When the EMT's arrived and they learned the principal moved the child one of the EMT's went off on the principal and he had every right to do so. If the staff had been watching the child like they should this would not have happened . If they are not disciplined and the principal is not fired something is seriously wrong with this town.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 16, 2009

Our children have been in City schools for the last 5 years till we moved to the country. LES is a Very good school. We enjoyed it because there is not 30 kids per teacher like city schools. Are children were in City Schools where they never got one on one teaching if needed. Here they learn and feel like they are being listened too. Also I really really really enjoy that the kids have a choice of bible class in the school. I applaud this, because in the City you can't even say GOD anymore. Pretty sad! Thanks LES
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 17, 2004

LES has talented and caring teachers. It is a small, loving atmosphere with high standards. They are accredited, with high test scores and high attendance rates. The rural setting is safe and happy. I'm thrilled my kids have LES!
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English: Reading

The state average for English: Reading was 86% in 2012.

82 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
81%
History and Social Science

The state average for History and Social Science was 87% in 2012.

81 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
93%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

82 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
98%
Science

The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

81 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
92%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

The state average for English: Reading was 88% in 2012.

91 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
89%
History and Social Science

The state average for History and Social Science was 84% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 70% in 2012.

91 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
85%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

The state average for English: Reading was 89% in 2012.

100 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
80%
English: Writing

The state average for English: Writing was 87% in 2012.

100 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
86%
History and Social Science

The state average for History and Social Science was 89% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 67% in 2012.

100 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
91%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

101 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
86%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

All Students83%
Female students90%
Male students76%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students82%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities88%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English83%
Not migrant83%

History and Social Science

All Students88%
Female students83%
Male students93%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students87%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities89%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English88%
Not migrant88%

Math

All Students72%
Female students75%
Male students69%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students70%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged56%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities76%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English72%
Not migrant72%

Science

All Students88%
Female students93%
Male students83%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students88%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities91%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English88%
Not migrant88%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Virginia Department of Education. Data is not reported when there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

All Students75%
Female students74%
Male students75%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students74%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged72%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Students with disabilities42%
Students without disabilities80%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English74%
Not migrant75%

History and Social Science

All Studentsn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Not migrantn/a

Math

All Students63%
Female students63%
Male students63%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students63%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantaged62%
Students with disabilities33%
Students without disabilities67%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English62%
Not migrant63%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Virginia Department of Education. Data is not reported when there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

All Students84%
Female students80%
Male students88%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students86%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities55%
Students without disabilities88%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English85%
Not migrant84%

English: Writing

All Students80%
Female students84%
Male students76%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
White students81%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilities36%
Students without disabilities85%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English80%
Not migrant80%

History and Social Science

All Studentsn/a
Male studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Not migrantn/a

Math

All Students66%
Female students66%
Male students66%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students67%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged56%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Students with disabilities27%
Students without disabilities71%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English67%
Not migrant66%

Science

All Students82%
Female students80%
Male students84%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students83%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities18%
Students without disabilities90%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English82%
Not migrant82%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Virginia Department of Education. Data is not reported when there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Fully Accredited".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Fully Accredited".
  • In 2007-2008, this school was rated "Fully Accredited".

About the tests


Virginia school accreditation ratings reflect student achievement on Standards of Learning (SOL) tests and other assessments in English, history/social science, math and science. The 2009-2010 ratings are based on passing rates on tests taken during the 2008-2009 school year or on overall achievement during the three most recent years. Schools are identified as either Fully Accredited, Accredited with Warning, Conditionally Accredited or Accreditation Denied.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 92% 57%
Black 4% 26%
Hispanic 2% 9%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 44%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Mr. Chad Hensley

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Targeted Assistance program (TAS)
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555 First St
Luray, VA 22835
Phone: (540) 743-4078

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