Serving 848 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Navy Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 95% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 92% (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 65% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 848 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 95% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 92% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Navy Elementary serves the northwest part of Fairfax, VA, covering an area of approximately 3.5 square miles. Families can typically expect a short drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with most living about a mile from the zone's edge and the furthest residents located around 2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Navy 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
Navy Elementary School's student population of 848 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
848 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1956
School Calendar
School Motto
It's a Great Day to be a Dolphin!
School Rankings
Navy Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Navy Elementary School is 0.67, 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
#12 out of 1773 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
95%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)92%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)75-79%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
45%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
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
35%
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)9.8%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 Navy Elementary School's ranking?
Navy Elementary School is ranked #12 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Navy Elementary School often compared to?
Navy Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Poplar Tree Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 92% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Navy Elementary School?
848 students attend Navy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Navy Elementary School students are Asian, 35% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Navy Elementary School?
Navy Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Navy Elementary School offer ?
Navy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Navy Elementary School part of?
Navy Elementary School is part of Fairfax County School District.
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