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Falmouth Elementary School

1000 Forbes St
Fredericksburg, VA 22405

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Falmouth Elementary School serves 622 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.

Falmouth Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 622 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 61%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in VA
Math Proficiency
: 50% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 54% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Falmouth Elementary School's student population of 622 students has grown by 6% over five school years.

The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

622 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

39 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Falmouth Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Falmouth Elementary School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (VA)

Overall Testing Rank

#1259 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

50%

54%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Falmouth Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

54%

69%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Falmouth Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

16:1

14:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

19%

18%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Falmouth Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

26%

22%

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White

39%

46%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Falmouth Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

12%

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.74

0.70

This chart display the diversity score of Falmouth Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

26%

35%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Falmouth Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Stafford County Public Schools School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Falmouth Elementary School's ranking?

Falmouth Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for: Most diverse schools (Top 10%).

What schools are Falmouth Elementary School often compared to?

Falmouth Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Conway Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% 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?

622 students attend Falmouth Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

39% of Falmouth Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Falmouth Elementary School?

Falmouth Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.

What grades does Falmouth Elementary School offer ?

Falmouth Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Falmouth Elementary School part of?

Falmouth Elementary School is part of Stafford County Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 622 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 61%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 50% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 54% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education