Serving 743 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, John Adams 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 58% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), 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: 743 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: John Adams Elementary serves the northwest part of Alexandria, VA, covering an area of approximately 1.3 square miles. Families typically experience a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 1.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
John Adams Elementary School's student population of 743 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
743 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
John Adams 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 John Adams Elementary School is 0.72, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1425 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-54%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-44%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
11%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
41%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
25%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
20%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
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)22.5%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
22%
5%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Eagle
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Adams Elementary School's ranking?
John Adams Elementary School is ranked #1425 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are John Adams Elementary School often compared to?
John Adams Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like William Ramsay Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend John Adams Elementary School?
743 students attend John Adams Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of John Adams Elementary School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 20% of students are White, 11% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John Adams Elementary School?
John Adams Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does John Adams Elementary School offer ?
John Adams Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is John Adams Elementary School part of?
John Adams Elementary School is part of Alexandria City School District.
In what neighborhood is John Adams Elementary School located?
John Adams Elementary School is located in the Alexandria West neighborhood of Alexandria, VA. There are 3 other public schools located in Alexandria West.
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