Falmouth Elementary School

1000 Forbes St
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 614 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Falmouth 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 50% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 614 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : Bottom 50% in VA
  • : 50% (Btm 50%)
  • : 54% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Falmouth Elementary School's student population of 614 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
614 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
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School Rankings

Falmouth Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Falmouth Elementary School is 0.74, which is more 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)
#1259 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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50%
54%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Falmouth 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.
54%
69%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Falmouth 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
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
4%
7%
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Hispanic
21%
18%
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Black
25%
22%
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White
38%
46%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.74
This chart display the diversity score of Falmouth 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
43%
41%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Falmouth 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 Falmouth Elementary School's ranking?
Falmouth Elementary School is ranked #1259 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Falmouth Elementary School often compared to?
Falmouth Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Conway Elementary School, Ferry Farm Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Falmouth Elementary School?
614 students attend Falmouth Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Falmouth Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Falmouth Elementary School?
Falmouth Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Falmouth Elementary School offer ?
Falmouth Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Falmouth Elementary School part of?
Falmouth Elementary School is part of Stafford Co PBLC Schs School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 614 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 50% (Btm 50%)
  • : 54% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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