Serving 813 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Keene Mill Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 813 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 90% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Keene Mill Elementary serves the southeast part of Springfield, VA, covering an area of approximately 4.3 square miles. Most families reside within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone being 4.5 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Keene Mill 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
Keene Mill Elementary School's student population of 813 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
813 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1961
School Calendar
School Rankings
Keene Mill Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Keene Mill Elementary School is 0.76, 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
#58 out of 1773 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)90%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)85-89%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
19%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
21%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
13%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
38%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
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)9.4%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and Silver
School Mascot
Cougar
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Keene Mill Elementary School's ranking?
Keene Mill Elementary School is ranked #58 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Keene Mill Elementary School often compared to?
Keene Mill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cardinal Forest Elementary School, Springfield Estates Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Keene Mill Elementary School?
813 students attend Keene Mill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Keene Mill Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Black, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Keene Mill Elementary School?
Keene Mill Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Keene Mill Elementary School offer ?
Keene Mill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Keene Mill Elementary School part of?
Keene Mill Elementary School is part of Fairfax County School District.
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