Serving 795 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Oakton Elementary School ranks in the top 10% 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 84% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 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: 795 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 87% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 84% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Oakton Elementary serves the northern part of its school district in Oakton, VA, encompassing an area of approximately 5 square miles. Most students typically live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 2.5 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 4.5 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oakton 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
Oakton Elementary School's student population of 795 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
795 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Home of the Panthers!
School Rankings
Oakton 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 Oakton Elementary School is 0.68, 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
#161 out of 1773 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
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)84%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)70-74%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
26%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
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
10%
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)10.2%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Panthers
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oakton Elementary School's ranking?
Oakton Elementary School is ranked #161 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Virginia.
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 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Oakton Elementary School?
795 students attend Oakton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Oakton Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Oakton Elementary School?
Oakton Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Oakton Elementary School offer ?
Oakton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Oakton Elementary School part of?
Oakton Elementary School is part of Fairfax County School District.
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