Serving 874 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Orange Hunt Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (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 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 874 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 78% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Orange Hunt Elementary serves the southern part of Springfield, VA, encompassing an area of approximately 1.8 square miles. Families typically reside within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 1.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Orange Hunt Elementary School's student population of 874 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
874 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1974
School Calendar
School Rankings
Orange Hunt Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Orange Hunt Elementary School is 0.57, 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
#409 out of 1773 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)81%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)55-59%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
8%
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
8%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
63%
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)9.4%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
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
Colors
Navy Blue and Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Orange Hunt Elementary School's ranking?
Orange Hunt Elementary School is ranked #409 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Orange Hunt Elementary School often compared to?
Orange Hunt Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sangster Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Orange Hunt Elementary School?
874 students attend Orange Hunt Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Orange Hunt Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, and 8% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Orange Hunt Elementary School?
Orange Hunt Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Orange Hunt Elementary School offer ?
Orange Hunt Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Orange Hunt Elementary School part of?
Orange Hunt Elementary School is part of Fairfax County School District.
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