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#1028 of 1,851 schools in VA
Riverlawn Elementary
Elementary School · Pulaski County Public Schools · Fairlawn, VA
A Pulaski County Public Schools elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
8100 Beth Nelson Drive, Fairlawn, VA 24141
- Math 74% vs VA 74% (2025)
- Reading 73% vs VA 72% (2025)
- 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Riverlawn Elementary score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 15 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 74% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 72% (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
92.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Riverlawn 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 16Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,134/100K
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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
$60,503
Median home value
$230,000
Median rent
$999/mo
College educated
40.9%
Homeownership
56.2%
Poverty rate
24.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 24141; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belle Heth ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 3–6 | 1.4 mi | 481 | Compare → |
| Mcharg ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–2 | 2.2 mi | 391 | Compare → |
| Radford City VirtualEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 2.3 mi | 1,589 | Compare → |
| Belview ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–5 | 3.2 mi | 237 | 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.
Pulaski County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #5 of 7
- District spending per student
- $13,947NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Riverlawn Elementary is listed in Pulaski County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Riverlawn Elementary
Riverlawn Elementary is a public elementary school in Fairlawn, VA, part of Pulaski County Public Schools, serving approximately 381 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,028 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Riverlawn Elementary
What grades does Riverlawn Elementary serve?
Riverlawn Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Riverlawn Elementary?
Riverlawn Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 381 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverlawn Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverlawn Elementary is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Riverlawn Elementary rank in VA?
Riverlawn Elementary ranks #1,028 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Riverlawn Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Riverlawn Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Riverlawn Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Riverlawn Elementary has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Riverlawn Elementary a charter school?
No, Riverlawn Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Riverlawn Elementary a Title I school?
No, Riverlawn Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Riverlawn Elementary?
92.7% of students at Riverlawn 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
- 381
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Pulaski County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.3%
- Phone
- (540) 643-0748
- Area population (ZIP 24141)
- 21,378
- Area average commute
- 19.3 min
- Area median age
- 33.5
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 24141; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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