Serving 710 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Floris Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher 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 72% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 710 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 83% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 87% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Floris Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Floris Elementary School's student population of 710 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
710 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Floris Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Floris Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#96 out of 1792 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
56%
7%
Hispanic
5%
18%
Black
4%
22%
White
28%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Floris Elementary School's ranking?
Floris Elementary School is ranked #96 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Floris Elementary School often compared to?
Floris Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mcnair Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
83% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 87% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Floris Elementary School?
710 students attend Floris Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Floris Elementary School students are Asian, 28% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Floris Elementary School?
Floris Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Floris Elementary School offer ?
Floris Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Floris Elementary School part of?
Floris Elementary School is part of Fairfax Co PBLC Schs School District.
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