Serving 522 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Deer 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 64% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 522 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Deer Park Elementary serves the west part of Centreville, VA, covering an area of approximately 1.7 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 1.8 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Deer Park Elementary School's student population of 522 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
522 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1994
School Calendar
School Rankings
Deer 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 Deer Park Elementary School is 0.71, 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
#1185 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)62%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35-39%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
16%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
25%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
White
45%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-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 31-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.6%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Deer Park Elementary School's ranking?
Deer Park Elementary School is ranked #1185 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Deer Park Elementary School often compared to?
Deer Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cub Run Elementary School, London Towne Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Deer Park Elementary School?
522 students attend Deer Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Deer Park Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Deer Park Elementary School?
Deer Park Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Deer Park Elementary School offer ?
Deer Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Deer Park Elementary School part of?
Deer Park Elementary School is part of Fairfax County School District.
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