Serving 551 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Fort Hunt Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 551 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 75% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Fort Hunt Elementary serves the southeast part of Alexandria, VA, covering an area of approximately 1.3 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive time of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 2.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fort Hunt Elementary School's student population of 551 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
551 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1969
School Calendar
School Motto
Fostering Fantastic Friendships for Phenomenal Futures!
School Rankings
Fort Hunt Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fort Hunt Elementary School is 0.64, 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
#665 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)73%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-49%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
22%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
17%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
54%
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)15.8%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-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
Red and White
School Mascot
Fox
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fort Hunt Elementary School's ranking?
Fort Hunt Elementary School is ranked #665 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Fort Hunt Elementary School often compared to?
Fort Hunt Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Waynewood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Fort Hunt Elementary School?
551 students attend Fort Hunt Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Fort Hunt Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fort Hunt Elementary School?
Fort Hunt Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fort Hunt Elementary School offer ?
Fort Hunt Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Fort Hunt Elementary School part of?
Fort Hunt Elementary School is part of Fairfax County School District.
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