Serving 232 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lois Harrison-jones Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 232 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lois Harrison-jones Elementary School's student population of 232 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 42% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
232 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Year Founded
1913
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Sat. May 30, 2026
School Motto
Together We Thrive, Shaping the Future with Knowledge and Love
School Rankings
Lois Harrison-jones Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lois Harrison-jones Elementary School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1405 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
69%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
8%
Hispanic
10%
19%
Black
44%
22%
White
37%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lois Harrison-jones Elementary School's ranking?
Lois Harrison-jones Elementary School is ranked #1405 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Lois Harrison-jones Elementary School often compared to?
Lois Harrison-jones Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like William Fox Elementary School, Mary Munford Elementary School, George W. Carver Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Lois Harrison-jones Elementary School?
232 students attend Lois Harrison-jones Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Lois Harrison-jones Elementary School students are Black, 37% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lois Harrison-jones Elementary School?
Lois Harrison-jones Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lois Harrison-jones Elementary School offer ?
Lois Harrison-jones Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lois Harrison-jones Elementary School part of?
Lois Harrison-jones Elementary School is part of Richmond City Public Schools.
In what neighborhood is Lois Harrison-jones Elementary School located?
Lois Harrison-jones Elementary School is located in the Carillon neighborhood of Richmond, VA.
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