Below Average
#1445 of 1,851 schools in VA
Lightfoot Elementary
Elementary School · Orange County Public Schools · Unionville, VA
An Orange County Public Schools elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
11360 Zachary Taylor Hwy, Unionville, VA 22567
- Math 81% vs VA 74% (2025)
- Reading 73% vs VA 72% (2025)
- 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lightfoot Elementary score 77% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 72%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2019, reaching 77% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 71% (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
67.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Lightfoot 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 14Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average497/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$99,000
Median home value
$323,100
Median rent
$985/mo
College educated
18.2%
Homeownership
81%
Poverty rate
10.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 22567; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon-barbour ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–5 | Not available | 344 | Compare → |
| Locust Grove ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 3–5 | Not available | 518 | Compare → |
| Orange ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–5 | Not available | 644 | 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.
Orange County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #6 of 9
- District spending per student
- $13,297NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lightfoot Elementary is listed in Orange County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lightfoot Elementary
Lightfoot Elementary is a public elementary school in Unionville, VA, part of Orange County Public Schools, serving approximately 249 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,445 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lightfoot Elementary
What grades does Lightfoot Elementary serve?
Lightfoot Elementary serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Lightfoot Elementary?
Lightfoot Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 249 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lightfoot Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lightfoot Elementary is 17.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lightfoot Elementary rank in VA?
Lightfoot Elementary ranks #1,445 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Lightfoot Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Lightfoot Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Lightfoot Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lightfoot Elementary has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Lightfoot Elementary a charter school?
No, Lightfoot Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lightfoot Elementary a Title I school?
No, Lightfoot Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lightfoot Elementary?
67.5% of students at Lightfoot 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
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 249
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.7%
- Phone
- (540) 661-4520
- Area population (ZIP 22567)
- 2,861
- Area average commute
- 49.7 min
- Area median age
- 39
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 22567; 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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