A
Very Good
91/100

Lee M. Waid Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 540 E Court Street, Rocky Mount, VA 24151
Overall
A
91/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
0.6 grade levels above the U.S. average · 75th percentile in Virginia
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Virginia schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

91
Repit Score
out of 100
403
Students
enrolled
12.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%75/1000.6 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%91/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 86% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Virginia schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +39 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Virginia. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency77% (+0 pts vs. state avg 77%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency87% (+6 pts vs. state avg 81%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Virginia state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White82%92%reading -1 pts, math +3 pts54th percentile (list)
Black70%70%reading +8 pts, math -1 pts47th percentile (list)
Hispanic70%70%reading +7 pts, math -5 pts38th percentile (list)
Low-income72%82%reading +9 pts, math +8 pts70th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 540 E Court Street
City Rocky Mount
ZIP Code 24151
District 5101440
NCES School ID 510144000641
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 24151

Understanding the community around Lee M. Waid Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $61,740
Per Capita Income $31,582
Poverty Rate 15.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 26.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.6%
High School or Higher 86.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $173,400
Median Rent $775
Owner-Occupied 71.2%
Renter-Occupied 28.8%
View full data for ZIP 24151 →

Thinking about moving into this school’s area? See what homes and rents actually cost in ZIP 24151 — values, rent, and how it compares to nearby ZIPs. Free, no signup. See 24151 housing costs →

Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Lee M. Waid Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 56.1%
Female 43.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 54.8%
Black 16.9%
Two or More Races 15.1%
Hispanic/Latino 11.7%
Asian 1.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 403
Teachers (FTE) 33.7
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Lee M. Waid Elementary?
Lee M. Waid Elementary has a Repit School Score of 91 out of 100, earning a grade of A. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Lee M. Waid Elementary?
Lee M. Waid Elementary has 403 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.0:1.
What grades does Lee M. Waid Elementary serve?
Lee M. Waid Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Lee M. Waid Elementary receive per student?
Lee M. Waid Elementary receives $15,054 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Lee M. Waid Elementary in 24151 ▼
Avg Home Value
$276,663
Avg Monthly Rent
$855
1-Year Change
+7.2%
% Renters
28.8%

Other Schools in 24151

View all schools and real estate data for 24151 →

About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026