Serving 909 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Mantua 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 87% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (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 52% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 909 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 87% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 82% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Mantua Elementary serves the northeast part of Fairfax, VA, covering an area of approximately 3.2 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a drive time of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 1.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mantua 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
Mantua Elementary School's student population of 909 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
909 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mantua 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 Mantua 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#182 out of 1773 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)82%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)65-69%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
22%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
17%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
48%
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)8.4%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mantua Elementary School's ranking?
Mantua Elementary School is ranked #182 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Mantua Elementary School often compared to?
Mantua Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fairhill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
87% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Mantua Elementary School?
909 students attend Mantua Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Mantua Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Asian, 17% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mantua Elementary School?
Mantua Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mantua Elementary School offer ?
Mantua Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mantua Elementary School part of?
Mantua Elementary School is part of Fairfax County School District.
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