Serving 319 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Bucknell 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 45-49% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 319 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bucknell Elementary serves the southeast part of Alexandria, VA, encompassing an area of approximately 0.6 square miles, with most students living within a 5 to 10-minute drive from the school. The furthest edge of the attendance zone is about 0.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bucknell Elementary School's student population of 319 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
319 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1955
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bucknell 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 Bucknell Elementary School is 0.60, which is less 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
#1653 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35-39%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
60%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
17%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
11%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.1%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
10%
2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bucknell Elementary School's ranking?
Bucknell Elementary School is ranked #1653 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Bucknell Elementary School often compared to?
Bucknell Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Belle View Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Bucknell Elementary School?
319 students attend Bucknell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Bucknell Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bucknell Elementary School?
Bucknell Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bucknell Elementary School offer ?
Bucknell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bucknell Elementary School part of?
Bucknell Elementary School is part of Fairfax County School District.
In what neighborhood is Bucknell Elementary School located?
Bucknell Elementary School is located in the Groveton neighborhood of Alexandria, VA. There are 3 other public schools located in Groveton.
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