Island Creek Elementary School
Tel:
(571)642-6300
- Island Creek Elementary School serves 801 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 83% (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 83% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 50%.
Top Placements
Island Creek Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Island Creek Elementary School's student population of 801 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 52 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 801 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 52 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Island Creek Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Island Creek Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (VA) |
| Overall School Rank | #319 out of 1,796 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 83% | 72% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 83% | 80% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | 13% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 15% |
| Black | 16% | 23% |
| White | 53% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 8% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.67 | 0.43 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 5% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Fairfax Co Pblc Schs School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, VA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Island Creek Elementary School is Hayfield Secondary (1.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Hayfield Secondary (1.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Lane Elementary School (1.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Alexandria Lane Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 829 students
1.4 miles
7137 Beulah St
Alexandria, VA 22315
(703)924-7700 1.4 PK-6 829 - Alexandria Hayfield Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 766 students
1.5 miles
7633 Telegraph Rd
Alexandria, VA 22315
(703)924-4500 1.5 PK-6 766 - Alexandria Hayfield Secondary Grades: 7-12 | 2906 students
1.5 miles
7630 Telegraph Rd
Alexandria, VA 22315
(703)924-7400 1.5 7-12 2906 - Fort Belvoir Fort Belvoir Elementary School Grades: PK-3 | 917 students
2.0 miles
5970 Meeres Rd
Fort Belvoir, VA 22060
(703)781-2700 2.0 PK-3 917 - Springfield Lee High School Grades: 9-12 | 1816 students
2.5 miles
6540 Franconia Rd
Springfield, VA 22150
(703)924-8300 2.5 9-12 1816
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