Great Falls Elementary School

701 Walker Rd
Great Falls, VA 22066
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 525 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Great Falls Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 81% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 89% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 525 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : Top 10% in VA
  • : 81% (Top 10%)
  • : 89% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Great Falls Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Great Falls Elementary School's student population of 525 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
525 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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School Rankings

Great Falls Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Great Falls Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (VA)
#98 out of 1792 schools
(Top 10%)
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81%
54%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Great Falls Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
89%
69%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Great Falls Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
15%
7%
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Hispanic
7%
18%
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Black
3%
22%
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White
64%
46%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in VA.
0.56
This chart display the diversity score of Great Falls Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
41%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Great Falls Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Great Falls Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Great Falls Elementary School's ranking?
Great Falls Elementary School is ranked #98 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Great Falls Elementary School often compared to?
Great Falls Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Forestville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
81% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Great Falls Elementary School?
525 students attend Great Falls Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Great Falls Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Great Falls Elementary School?
Great Falls Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Great Falls Elementary School offer ?
Great Falls Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Great Falls Elementary School part of?
Great Falls Elementary School is part of Fairfax Co PBLC Schs School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 525 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 81% (Top 10%)
  • : 89% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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