Great Falls Elementary School
Tel:
(703)757-2100
- Great Falls Elementary School serves 519 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- 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 95% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Great Falls Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2016-17 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%.
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 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Great Falls Elementary School's student population of 519 students has declined by 5% 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 5% of all 1,801 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five school years.
- 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 School Rank (16-17) | #28 out of 1801 schools (Top 5%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 94% | 72% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 95% | 80% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | 13% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 16% |
| Black | 1% | 22% |
| White | 69% | 49% |
| 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 | n/a | 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 Location Miles Grades Students
- Great Falls Forestville Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 581 students
2.0 miles
1085 Utterback Store Rd
Great Falls, VA 22066
(703)404-6000 2.0 PK-6 581 - Reston Aldrin Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 731 students
2.9 miles
11375 Center Harbor Rd
Reston, VA 20194
(703)904-3800 2.9 PK-6 731 - Reston Forest Edge Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 591 students
3.0 miles
1501 Beacontree Ln
Reston, VA 20190
(703)925-8000 3.0 PK-6 591 - Springfield Forestdale Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 545 students
3.0 miles
6530 Elder Ave
Springfield, VA 22150
(703)313-4300 3.0 PK-6 545 - Reston Armstrong Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 460 students
3.8 miles
11900 Lake Newport Rd
Reston, VA 20194
(703)375-4800 3.8 PK-6 460
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