Serving 724 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Falmouth 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 60% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 724 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Falmouth Elementary serves the southern part of Fredericksburg, VA, spanning approximately 12.5 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 5.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Falmouth Elementary School's student population of 724 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
724 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Falmouth 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 Falmouth Elementary School is 0.76, which is more 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
#1389 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)54%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. View full 12-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45-49%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
7%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Hispanic
23%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Black
25%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
White
33%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Two or more races
12%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.8%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
7%
5%
Showing 2013–2022. View full 24-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Falmouth Elementary School's ranking?
Falmouth Elementary School is ranked #1389 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Falmouth Elementary School often compared to?
Falmouth Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Conway Elementary School, Ferry Farm Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Falmouth Elementary School?
724 students attend Falmouth Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Falmouth Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Falmouth Elementary School?
Falmouth Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Falmouth Elementary School offer ?
Falmouth Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Falmouth Elementary School part of?
Falmouth Elementary School is part of Stafford County School District.
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