Great Falls Elementary School
Great Falls Elementary School serves 519 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Great Falls Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 94% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 91% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 51% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Great Falls Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Great Falls Elementary School's student population of 519 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 519 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 33 teachers |
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School Comparison
Great Falls Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 1,791 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Great Falls Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (VA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #90 out of 1791 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 94% | 72% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 91% | 80% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 13% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 16% |
| Black | 1% | 22% |
| White | 69% | 49% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 11% | 6% |
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Diversity Score | 0.50 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 3% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Fairfax County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, VA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Great Falls Elementary School is Herndon High School (4.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Dominion High School (4.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Forestville Elementary School (2.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Great Falls Forestville Elementary School Math: 95% | Reading: 95%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: PK-6 | 581 students10
2.0 miles
1085 Utterback Store Rd
Great Falls, VA 22066
(703) 404-6000 2 PK-6 581 - Reston Aldrin Elementary School Math: 82% | Reading: 82%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-6 | 731 students10
2.9 miles
11375 Center Harbor Rd
Reston, VA 20194
(703) 904-3800 2.9 PK-6 731 - Reston Forest Edge Elementary School Math: 80% | Reading: 76%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 591 students10
3.0 miles
1501 Beacontree Ln
Reston, VA 20190
(703) 925-8000 3 PK-6 591 - Springfield Forestdale Elementary School Math: 66% | Reading: 60%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 545 students10
3.0 miles
6530 Elder Ave
Springfield, VA 22150
(703) 313-4300 3 PK-6 545 - Reston Armstrong Elementary School Math: 71% | Reading: 76%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 460 students10
3.8 miles
11900 Lake Newport Rd
Reston, VA 20194
(703) 375-4800 3.8 PK-6 460
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