Excellent
#328 of 1,851 schools in VA
Top 18% in state
New London Academy Elementary
Elementary School · Bedford County Public Schools · Forest, VA
A Bedford County Public Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
12400 E Lynchburg-Salem Trnpk, Forest, VA 24551
- Math 85% vs VA 74% (2025)
- Reading 85% vs VA 72% (2025)
- 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at New London Academy Elementary score 84% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 82%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 85% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 82% (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
31.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where New London Academy 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 25Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average586/100K
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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
$91,119
Median home value
$345,600
Median rent
$1,087/mo
College educated
46.8%
Homeownership
81.6%
Poverty rate
6.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 24551; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timberlake Christian SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 4.2private | PK–12 | 3.4 mi | 397 | Compare → |
| Thomas Jefferson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–5 | 3.6 mi | 540 | Compare → |
| Tomahawk ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–5 | 4.6 mi | 679 | Compare → |
| The Branches Academy & Early Learning CenterPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | PK–2 | 4.7 mi | 43 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Bedford County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 22
- Rank in district
- #5 of 19
- District spending per student
- $13,519NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
New London Academy Elementary is listed in Bedford County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About New London Academy Elementary
New London Academy Elementary is a public elementary school in Forest, VA, part of Bedford County Public Schools, serving approximately 327 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #328 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about New London Academy Elementary
What grades does New London Academy Elementary serve?
New London Academy Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend New London Academy Elementary?
New London Academy Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 327 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New London Academy Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at New London Academy Elementary is 17.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does New London Academy Elementary rank in VA?
New London Academy Elementary ranks #328 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is New London Academy Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
New London Academy Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 New London Academy Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, New London Academy Elementary has 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is New London Academy Elementary a charter school?
No, New London Academy Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is New London Academy Elementary a Title I school?
No, New London Academy Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for New London Academy Elementary?
31.5% of students at New London Academy 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 327
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Bedford County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.3%
- Phone
- (434) 525-2177
- Area population (ZIP 24551)
- 27,606
- Area average commute
- 23.2 min
- Area median age
- 42
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 24551; 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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