Serving 595 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Lemon Road Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 91% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (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 67% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 595 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 91% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 83% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: LEMON ROAD ELEMENTARY serves the northeast part of Falls Church, VA, covering an area of approximately 0.9 square miles. Families in this zone typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 0.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lemon Road Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Lemon Road Elementary School's student population of 595 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
595 students
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lemon Road Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lemon Road Elementary School is 0.74, 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
#132 out of 1773 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
91%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)83%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)65-69%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
32%
8%
Hispanic
21%
20%
Black
5%
21%
White
33%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.1%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lemon Road Elementary School's ranking?
Lemon Road Elementary School is ranked #132 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Lemon Road Elementary School often compared to?
Lemon Road Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Haycock Elementary School, Westgate Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
91% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Lemon Road Elementary School?
595 students attend Lemon Road Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Lemon Road Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Asian, 21% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lemon Road Elementary School?
Lemon Road Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lemon Road Elementary School offer ?
Lemon Road Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lemon Road Elementary School part of?
Lemon Road Elementary School is part of Fairfax County School District.
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