Glebe Elementary School

1770 N. Glebe Road
Arlington, VA 22207
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 539 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Glebe Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 539 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Top 20% in VA
  • : 76% (Top 20%)
  • : 83% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Glebe Elementary School's student population of 539 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
539 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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School Rankings

Glebe Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Glebe Elementary School is 0.59, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (VA)
#248 out of 1792 schools
(Top 20%)
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76%
54%
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83%
69%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Glebe 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
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
8%
7%
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Hispanic
16%
18%
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Black
6%
22%
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White
61%
46%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
9%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.59
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Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
41%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Glebe Elementary School's ranking?
Glebe Elementary School is ranked #248 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Glebe Elementary School often compared to?
Glebe Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Innovation Elementary School, Long Branch Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Glebe Elementary School?
539 students attend Glebe Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Glebe Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Glebe Elementary School?
Glebe Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Glebe Elementary School offer ?
Glebe Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Glebe Elementary School part of?
Glebe Elementary School is part of Arlington Co PBLC Schs School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 539 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 76% (Top 20%)
  • : 83% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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