Serving 726 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Hunters Woods Elementary School For The Arts And Sciences ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (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 52% of the student body (majority Asian and 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: 726 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 80% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Hunters Woods Elementary serves the northwest part of Reston, VA, encompassing an area of approximately 1.7 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a short drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being 1.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hunters Woods Elementary School For The Arts And Sciences's student population of 726 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
726 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1969
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hunters Woods Elementary School For The Arts And Sciences ranks within the top 30% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hunters Woods Elementary School For The Arts And Sciences is 0.70, 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
#402 out of 1773 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)80%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)65-69%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
20%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
48%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
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)13.1%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Mustangs
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hunters Woods Elementary School For The Arts And Sciences's ranking?
Hunters Woods Elementary School For The Arts And Sciences is ranked #402 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Hunters Woods Elementary School For The Arts And Sciences often compared to?
Hunters Woods Elementary School For The Arts And Sciencesis often viewed alongside schools like Terraset Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Hunters Woods Elementary School For The Arts And Sciences?
726 students attend Hunters Woods Elementary School For The Arts And Sciences.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Hunters Woods Elementary School For The Arts And Sciences students are White, 20% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hunters Woods Elementary School For The Arts And Sciences?
Hunters Woods Elementary School For The Arts And Sciences has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hunters Woods Elementary School For The Arts And Sciences offer ?
Hunters Woods Elementary School For The Arts And Sciences offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hunters Woods Elementary School For The Arts And Sciences part of?
Hunters Woods Elementary School For The Arts And Sciences is part of Fairfax County School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
HWES is a school for the Arts and Sciences. It is a blend of a Magnet school and Advanced Placement school along with regular courses, therefore, you have dance, orchestra, and art being taught along with English, Math and Social Studies. The students are truly well rounded while they are being taught here. There are also plenty of other after school clubs and activities to choose from. My daughter (4th grade, AP) loves the school, as her teacher is wonderful, and the staff is fantastic.
5 10/10/2025
I'm a student at hunters woods. I have been there for
4 years and all my teachers have been awsome
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