Very Good
#555 of 1,851 schools in VA
Top 30% in state
Washington-lee Elementary
Elementary School · Bristol City Public Schools · Bristol, VA
A Bristol City Public Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
185 Washington Lee Dr, Bristol, VA 24201
- Math 62% proficient (2021)
- Reading 62% proficient (2021)
- 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Washington-lee Elementary score 62% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 30 points since 2018, to 62% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 25 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
98.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Washington-lee 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 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,481/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bristol), 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
$43,591
Median home value
$160,700
Median rent
$763/mo
College educated
24.4%
Homeownership
61.4%
Poverty rate
19.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 24201; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Annes SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 114 | Compare → |
| Highland View ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 164 | Compare → |
| Morrison SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 60 | 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.
Bristol City Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #1 of 6
- District spending per student
- $17,722NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Washington-lee Elementary is listed in Bristol City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Washington-lee Elementary
Washington-lee Elementary is a public elementary school in Bristol, VA, part of Bristol City Public Schools, serving approximately 219 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #555 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Washington-lee Elementary
What grades does Washington-lee Elementary serve?
Washington-lee Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Washington-lee Elementary?
Washington-lee Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 219 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington-lee Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington-lee Elementary is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Washington-lee Elementary rank in VA?
Washington-lee Elementary ranks #555 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Washington-lee Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Washington-lee Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Washington-lee Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Washington-lee Elementary has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Washington-lee Elementary a charter school?
No, Washington-lee Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Washington-lee Elementary a Title I school?
No, Washington-lee Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Washington-lee Elementary?
98.6% of students at Washington-lee 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
- 219
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Bristol city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.2%
- Phone
- (276) 821-5800
- Area population (ZIP 24201)
- 16,039
- Area average commute
- 18.3 min
- Area median age
- 43.2
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 24201; 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, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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