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#1058 of 1,851 schools in VA
Lebanon Elementary
Elementary School · Russell County Public Schools · Lebanon, VA
A Russell County Public Schools elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 668, Lebanon, VA 24266
- Math 66% vs VA 74% (2025)
- Reading 73% vs VA 72% (2025)
- 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lebanon Elementary score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 70% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 80% (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 31 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
90.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Lebanon Elementary 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 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,229/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lebanon), 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
$54,806
Median home value
$131,800
Median rent
$643/mo
College educated
18.3%
Homeownership
79.4%
Poverty rate
14.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 24266; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belfast ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–5 | Not available | 142 | Compare → |
| Honaker ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–7 | Not available | 626 | Compare → |
| Swords Creek ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–7 | Not available | 93 | 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.
Russell County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #8 of 11
- District spending per student
- $14,376NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lebanon Elementary is listed in Russell County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lebanon Elementary
Lebanon Elementary is a public elementary school in Lebanon, VA, part of Russell County Public Schools, serving approximately 295 students in grades 2nd-4th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,058 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lebanon Elementary
What grades does Lebanon Elementary serve?
Lebanon Elementary serves students in grades 2nd through 4th.
How many students attend Lebanon Elementary?
Lebanon Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 295 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lebanon Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lebanon Elementary is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lebanon Elementary rank in VA?
Lebanon Elementary ranks #1,058 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Lebanon Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Lebanon Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Lebanon Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lebanon Elementary has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Lebanon Elementary a charter school?
No, Lebanon Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lebanon Elementary a Title I school?
No, Lebanon Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lebanon Elementary?
90.2% of students at Lebanon Elementary 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
- 2nd – 4th
- Enrollment
- 295
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Russell County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.8%
- Phone
- (276) 889-6531
- Area population (ZIP 24266)
- 8,688
- Area average commute
- 25.3 min
- Area median age
- 49.7
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 24266; 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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