Island Creek Elementary School serves 712 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Island Creek Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 712 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Island Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Island Creek Elementary School's student population of 712 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
712 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Island Creek Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Island Creek Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#459 out of 1792 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
54%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
69%

Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
12%
8%

Hispanic
14%
18%

Black
16%
22%

White
48%
46%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
35%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Island Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Island Creek Elementary School is ranked #459 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Island Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Island Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lane Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Island Creek Elementary School?
712 students attend Island Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Island Creek Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Island Creek Elementary School?
Island Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Island Creek Elementary School offer ?
Island Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Island Creek Elementary School part of?
Island Creek Elementary School is part of Fairfax County Public Schools School District.
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