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Lawsonville Elementary School
Elementary School · Stokes County Schools · Lawsonville, NC
A Stokes County Schools elementary school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4611 NC 8 Hwy North, Lawsonville, NC 27022
- Math 30% proficient (2022)
- Reading 56% proficient (2022)
- 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lawsonville Elementary School score 43% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 6 points since 2019, reaching 43% in 2022.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
61.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Lawsonville Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 11Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$41,645
Median home value
$144,300
Median rent
$809/mo
College educated
13.6%
Homeownership
73.4%
Poverty rate
12.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27022; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Stokes County Schools
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Olive Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–5 | Not available | 310 | Compare → |
| Nancy Reynolds Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–5 | Not available | 132 | Compare → |
| Pinnacle Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–5 | Not available | 163 | Compare → |
| Poplar Springs Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–5 | Not available | 461 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Stokes County Schools
- Schools in district
- 19
- Rank in district
- #17 of 19
- District spending per student
- $12,939NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lawsonville Elementary School is listed in Stokes County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lawsonville Elementary School
Lawsonville Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lawsonville, NC, part of Stokes County Schools, serving approximately 108 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,445 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lawsonville Elementary School
What grades does Lawsonville Elementary School serve?
Lawsonville Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Lawsonville Elementary School?
Lawsonville Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 108 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lawsonville Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lawsonville Elementary School is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lawsonville Elementary School rank in NC?
Lawsonville Elementary School ranks #2,445 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Lawsonville Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lawsonville Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Lawsonville Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lawsonville Elementary School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Lawsonville Elementary School a charter school?
No, Lawsonville Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lawsonville Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Lawsonville Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lawsonville Elementary School?
61.1% of students at Lawsonville Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 108
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Stokes County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.4%
- Phone
- (336) 593-8284
- Area population (ZIP 27022)
- 1,187
- Area median age
- 44.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 27022; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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