Serving 483 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Innovation 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 82% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 89% (which is higher 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 68% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 483 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 82% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 89% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Arlington Science Focus serves the northeast part of Arlington, VA, with an attendance zone covering approximately 1.2 square miles. Families in the area typically experience a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 2.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Innovation Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Innovation Elementary School's student population of 483 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
483 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Innovation Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Innovation Elementary School is 0.79, which is more 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
#179 out of 1773 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)89%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)75-79%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
21%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
17%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
19%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
32%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-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 30-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.8%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Innovation Elementary School's ranking?
Innovation Elementary School is ranked #179 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Innovation Elementary School often compared to?
Innovation Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Arlington Traditional by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
82% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Innovation Elementary School?
483 students attend Innovation Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Innovation Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Asian, 19% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Innovation Elementary School?
Innovation Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Innovation Elementary School offer ?
Innovation Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Innovation Elementary School part of?
Innovation Elementary School is part of Arlington County School District.
In what neighborhood is Innovation Elementary School located?
Innovation Elementary School is located in the Virginia Square neighborhood of Arlington, VA. There are 3 other public schools located in Virginia Square.
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