Cameron Elementary School

3434 Campbell Dr
Alexandria, VA 22303
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 492 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Cameron 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (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 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 492 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : Bottom 50% in VA
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Cameron Elementary School's student population of 492 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
492 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
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School Rankings

Cameron 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 Cameron Elementary School is 0.75, 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)
#1632 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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20-24%
54%
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45-49%
69%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
18%
7%
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Hispanic
39%
18%
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Black
18%
22%
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White
19%
46%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.75
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Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
41%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cameron Elementary School's ranking?
Cameron Elementary School is ranked #1632 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Cameron Elementary School often compared to?
Cameron Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clermont Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Cameron Elementary School?
492 students attend Cameron Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Cameron Elementary School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 18% of students are Asian, 18% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cameron Elementary School?
Cameron Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cameron Elementary School offer ?
Cameron Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Cameron Elementary School part of?
Cameron Elementary School is part of Fairfax Co PBLC Schs School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 492 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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