W O Lance Elementary School ranked #944 in Alabama in 2023, improving from #1028 in 2022 but remaining in the bottom 50% statewide; this Union County NJ high school serves grades PK–6 with 551 students and a 15:1 student–teacher ratio.
Math proficiency was 18% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, showing fluctuations from a high of 70% in 2013 to lows near 6% in 2021; reading proficiency was 25%, lower than the state average of 47%, consistent with overall bottom 50% performance.
Minority enrollment was 95% with 475 students eligible for free lunch, reflecting high socioeconomic disadvantage; enrollment remained steady around 550 students with minor demographic shifts over recent years.
The school offered no virtual instruction and participated in the National School Lunch Program under the Community Eligibility Option, serving a predominantly Black and Hispanic student population.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 564 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
W O Lance Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
W O Lance Elementary School's student population of 564 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
564 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
W O Lance Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of W O Lance Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#944 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Hispanic
31%
12%
Black
60%
31%
White
5%
50%
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.3%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is W O Lance Elementary School's ranking?
W O Lance Elementary School is ranked #944 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are W O Lance Elementary School often compared to?
W O Lance Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like W F Burns Middle School, Bob Hardingshawmut Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend W O Lance Elementary School?
564 students attend W O Lance Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of W O Lance Elementary School students are Black, 31% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of W O Lance Elementary School?
W O Lance Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does W O Lance Elementary School offer ?
W O Lance Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is W O Lance Elementary School part of?
W O Lance Elementary School is part of Lanett City School District.
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