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#1367 of 1,851 schools in VA
Dearington Elementary/innovation
Elementary School · Lynchburg City Public Schools · Lynchburg, VA
A Lynchburg City Public Schools elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
210 Smyth St, Lynchburg, VA 24501
- Math 55% vs VA 74% (2025)
- Reading 55% vs VA 72% (2025)
- 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dearington Elementary/innovation score 54% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 27 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 55% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 33 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dearington Elementary/innovation 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 40Car-Dependent
- Transit 40Some Transit
- Bike 57Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,100/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lynchburg), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$45,305
Median home value
$155,800
Median rent
$936/mo
College educated
25.4%
Homeownership
45.5%
Poverty rate
20.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 24501; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert S. Payne ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 466 | Compare → |
| New Vistas SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | 4–12 | 1.1 mi | 31 | Compare → |
| T.c. Miller Elementary School for InnovationEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 194 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Lynchburg City Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 20
- Rank in district
- #10 of 16
- District spending per student
- $17,083NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dearington Elementary/innovation is listed in Lynchburg City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dearington Elementary/innovation
Dearington Elementary/innovation is a public elementary school in Lynchburg, VA, part of Lynchburg City Public Schools, serving approximately 180 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,367 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dearington Elementary/innovation
What grades does Dearington Elementary/innovation serve?
Dearington Elementary/innovation serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Dearington Elementary/innovation?
Dearington Elementary/innovation has an enrollment of approximately 180 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dearington Elementary/innovation?
The student-teacher ratio at Dearington Elementary/innovation is 9.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dearington Elementary/innovation rank in VA?
Dearington Elementary/innovation ranks #1,367 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Dearington Elementary/innovation's MySchoolScout rating?
Dearington Elementary/innovation has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Dearington Elementary/innovation?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dearington Elementary/innovation has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Dearington Elementary/innovation a charter school?
No, Dearington Elementary/innovation is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dearington Elementary/innovation a Title I school?
No, Dearington Elementary/innovation is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dearington Elementary/innovation?
99.4% of students at Dearington Elementary/innovation 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 180
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Lynchburg city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.9%
- Phone
- (434) 515-5220
- Area population (ZIP 24501)
- 26,393
- Area average commute
- 18 min
- Area median age
- 29.8
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 · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- 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 24501; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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