Serving 745 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Dogwood 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 49% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (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 88% 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: 745 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Dogwood Elementary serves the northwest part of Reston, VA, covering an area of approximately 1.8 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dogwood Elementary School's student population of 745 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
745 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1974
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dogwood 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 Dogwood Elementary School is 0.61, 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
#1651 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-29%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
10%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
59%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
14%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
12%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
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)22.3%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
11%
6%
Showing 2010–2021. Full 23-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 Dogwood Elementary School's ranking?
Dogwood Elementary School is ranked #1651 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Dogwood Elementary School often compared to?
Dogwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Terraset Elementary School, Hunters Woods Elementary School For The Arts And Sciences by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Dogwood Elementary School?
745 students attend Dogwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Dogwood Elementary School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dogwood Elementary School?
Dogwood Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dogwood Elementary School offer ?
Dogwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Dogwood Elementary School part of?
Dogwood Elementary School is part of Fairfax County School District.
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