Long Branch Elementary School
Long Branch Elementary School serves 444 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Long Branch 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 65-69% (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 75-79% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 444 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Long Branch Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Long Branch Elementary School's student population of 444 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
444 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Long Branch 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 Long Branch Elementary School is 0.70, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#463 out of 1792 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
8%
Hispanic
20%
18%
Black
12%
22%
White
48%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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 Long Branch Elementary School's ranking?
Long Branch Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for: Most diverse schools (Top 20%).
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Long Branch Elementary School?
444 students attend Long Branch Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Long Branch Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Long Branch Elementary School?
Long Branch Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Long Branch Elementary School offer ?
Long Branch Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Long Branch Elementary School part of?
Long Branch Elementary School is part of Arlington County Public Schools School District.
School Reviews
5 10/29/2016
Now that I think about my past schools, I can truly say that long Branch helped me, in ways that many won't realize, a better individual today. I had a great connection with different ethnicities throughout my one year here, and it gave me knowledge and love for everyone no matter the skin color or accent you may have.
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