Kings Glen Elementary School

5401 Danbury Forest Dr
Springfield, VA 22151
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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9/
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Top 20%
Serving 476 students in grades 4-6, Kings Glen Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 88% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher 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 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: 4-6
  • Enrollment: 476 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : Top 20% in VA
  • : 88% (Top 10%)
  • : 78% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • : KINGS GLEN ELEM serves the southeast part of Springfield, VA, encompassing an attendance area of approximately 3.5 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive to the school of 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 3.6 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Kings Glen Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Kings Glen Elementary School's student population of 476 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
476 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Year Founded
1969
School Calendar

School Rankings

Kings Glen 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 Kings Glen Elementary School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (VA)
#255 out of 1773 schools
(Top 20%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

88%
68%

Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

(20-21)
78%
69%

Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

(20-21)
50-54%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
15%
8%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
30%
20%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

Black
3%
21%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

White
44%
44%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
7%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
56%
0.69

Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
9.9%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
57%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name

Sports

School Mascot
Gators
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kings Glen Elementary School's ranking?
Kings Glen Elementary School is ranked #255 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Kings Glen Elementary School often compared to?
Kings Glen Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kings Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
88% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Kings Glen Elementary School?
476 students attend Kings Glen Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Kings Glen Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kings Glen Elementary School?
Kings Glen Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kings Glen Elementary School offer ?
Kings Glen Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Kings Glen Elementary School part of?
Kings Glen Elementary School is part of Fairfax County School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: 4-6
  • Enrollment: 476 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 88% (Top 10%)
  • : 78% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • : KINGS GLEN ELEM serves the southeast part of Springfield, VA, encompassing an attendance area of approximately 3.5 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive to the school of 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 3.6 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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