Fort Hunt High School was a public secondary school in Fairfax, Virginia from 1963 until 1985, when it was converted to a middle school.
Serving 573 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 55% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). 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 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 573 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fort Hunt Elementary School's student population of 573 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
573 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Year Founded
1969
Colors
White, Green, Gold
School Rankings
Fort Hunt Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fort Hunt Elementary School is 0.67, 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
#805 out of 1792 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)55%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)73%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-49%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
8%
Hispanic
23%
19%
Black
21%
22%
White
49%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Federals
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fort Hunt Elementary School's ranking?
Fort Hunt Elementary School is ranked #805 out of 1,792 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, Stratford Landing Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% 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?
573 students attend Fort Hunt Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Fort Hunt Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 21% 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 14:1, which is equal to 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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