Serving 970 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Hutchison Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 970 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hutchison Elementary serves the northwest area of Herndon, VA, encompassing approximately 1 square mile. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.1 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hutchison Elementary School's student population of 970 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
970 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1975
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hutchison Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hutchison Elementary School is 0.35, 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
#1715 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)33%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)10-14%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
7%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
80%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
4%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
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)15.7%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
9%
6%
Showing 2010–2021. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Edwin The Eagle
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hutchison Elementary School's ranking?
Hutchison Elementary School is ranked #1715 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Hutchison Elementary School often compared to?
Hutchison Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Herndon Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Hutchison Elementary School?
970 students attend Hutchison Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Hutchison Elementary School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hutchison Elementary School?
Hutchison Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hutchison Elementary School offer ?
Hutchison Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hutchison Elementary School part of?
Hutchison Elementary School is part of Fairfax County School District.
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