Serving 490 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bren Mar Park 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% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 490 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bren Mar Park Elementary serves the east part of Alexandria, VA, covering an attendance zone of approximately 2.6 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive to the school of about 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone being 1.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bren Mar Park Elementary School's student population of 490 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
490 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Year Founded
1957
School Rankings
Bren Mar Park 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 Bren Mar Park Elementary School is 0.73, which is more 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
#1337 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)55-59%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35-39%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
13%
8%
Hispanic
43%
20%
Black
19%
21%
White
20%
44%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.4%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
10%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bren Mar Park Elementary School's ranking?
Bren Mar Park Elementary School is ranked #1337 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Bren Mar Park Elementary School often compared to?
Bren Mar Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Weyanoke Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Bren Mar Park Elementary School?
490 students attend Bren Mar Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Bren Mar Park Elementary School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 19% of students are Black, 13% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bren Mar Park Elementary School?
Bren Mar Park Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bren Mar Park Elementary School offer ?
Bren Mar Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bren Mar Park Elementary School part of?
Bren Mar Park Elementary School is part of Fairfax County School District.
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