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Lane Elementary School vs. Island Creek Elementary School

Should you attend Lane Elementary School or Island Creek Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Lane Elementary School
7137 Beulah St
Alexandria, VA 22315
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Island Creek Elementary School
7855 Morning View Ln
Alexandria, VA 22315
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Lane Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)

Island Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 752 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Lane Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is equal to 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 61% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 722 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Island Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (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 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is equal to the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Total Students
752 students
722 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lane Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Island Creek Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lane Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Island Creek Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
46 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lane Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Island Creek Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lane Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Fairfax County School District and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Island Creek Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Fairfax County School District and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#906 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
#331 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lane Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Island Creek Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
70%
(Top 50% in VA)
82%
(Top 20% in VA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lane Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Fairfax County School District and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Island Creek Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Fairfax County School District and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
69%
(Top 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
80%
(Top 30% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lane Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Fairfax County School District and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Island Creek Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Fairfax County School District and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
70-74%
(Top 20% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Lane Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Island Creek Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
1
46
Kindergarten Students
101
99
Grade 1 Students
107
122
Grade 2 Students
122
113
Grade 3 Students
111
89
Grade 4 Students
108
83
Grade 5 Students
98
87
Grade 6 Students
104
83

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
10%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Lane Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Fairfax County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Island Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Fairfax County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
20%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lane Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Fairfax County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Island Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Fairfax County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
21%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lane Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Fairfax County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Island Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Fairfax County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
39%
44%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lane Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Fairfax County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Island Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Fairfax County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Lane Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Fairfax County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Island Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Fairfax County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.75
0.73
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lane Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Fairfax County School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Island Creek Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Fairfax County School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
12%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lane Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Fairfax County School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Island Creek Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Fairfax County School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Lane Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Fairfax County School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Island Creek Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Fairfax County School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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