Colvin Run Elementary School
Tel:
(703) 757-3000
Colvin Run Elementary School serves 779 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Colvin Run Elementary School placed in the top 1% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 97% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 82%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 95% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 78%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 51% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Colvin Run Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
School Overview
Colvin Run Elementary School's student population of 779 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 779 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 49 teachers |
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School Rankings
Colvin Run Elementary School is ranked within the top 1% of all 1,800 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Colvin Run Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (VA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #9 out of 1800 schools (Top 1%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 97% | 82% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 95% | 78% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 31% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 16% |
| Black | 2% | 22% |
| White | 57% | 49% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 6% |
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Diversity Score | 0.58 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 2% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Fairfax County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, VA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Colvin Run Elementary School is Madison High School (3.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Kilmer Center (3.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Westbriar Elementary School (1.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Vienna Westbriar Elementary School Math: 95% | Reading: 91%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-6 | 858 students10
1.9 miles
1741 Pine Valley Dr
Vienna, VA 22182
(703) 937-1700 1.9 PK-6 858 - Vienna Wolftrap Elementary School Math: 97% | Reading: 94%Rank:10/Top 1% Grades: PK-6 | 593 students10
1.9 miles
1903 Beulah Rd
Vienna, VA 22182
(703) 319-7300 1.9 PK-6 593 - Mc Lean Spring Hill Elementary School Math: 97% | Reading: 93%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: PK-6 | 1,011 student10
2.0 miles
8201 Lewinsville Rd
Mc Lean, VA 22102
(703) 506-3400 2 PK-6 1,011 - Vienna Freedom Hill Elementary School Math: 79% | Reading: 75%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 603 students10
2.9 miles
1945 Lord Fairfax Rd
Vienna, VA 22182
(703) 506-7800 2.9 PK-6 603 - Reston Sunrise Valley Elementary School Math: 95% | Reading: 92%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: PK-6 | 575 students10
3.0 miles
10824 Cross School Rd
Reston, VA 20191
(703) 715-3800 3 PK-6 575
School Reviews
| 5 11/24/2017 Colvin Run is awesome!!! It's a great school for great kids!!! - Posted by Student/Alumni - Rohan Honganoor |
| 5 9/12/2012 This school is a great school that allows children to not only learn academic skills but character and social skills. I would recommend this school to anyone that wants their child to have a good education. - Posted by Student/Alumni - EGL11 |
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