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Ravensworth Elementary School vs. Laurel Ridge Elementary School

Should you attend Ravensworth Elementary School or Laurel Ridge 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
Ravensworth Elementary School
5411 Nutting Dr
Springfield, VA 22151
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Laurel Ridge Elementary School
10110 Commonwealth Blvd
Fairfax, VA 22032
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

Laurel Ridge 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%)
Overview
Serving 566 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Ravensworth Elementary School ranks in the top 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 73% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 804 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Laurel Ridge 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 83% (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 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Total Students
566 students
804 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ravensworth Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Laurel Ridge Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ravensworth Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Laurel Ridge Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
56 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ravensworth Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Laurel Ridge Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Ravensworth Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Laurel Ridge Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#582 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Top 50%)
#315 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ravensworth 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 Laurel Ridge Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
73%
(Top 50% in VA)
83%
(Top 20% in VA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ravensworth Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Fairfax County Public Schools 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 Laurel Ridge Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Fairfax County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
77%
(Top 30% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
81%
(Top 30% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ravensworth Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Fairfax County Public Schools 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 Laurel Ridge Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Fairfax County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
55-59%
(Top 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
50-54%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Ravensworth Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Laurel Ridge Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
6
9
Kindergarten Students
52
105
Grade 1 Students
77
109
Grade 2 Students
100
113
Grade 3 Students
88
106
Grade 4 Students
77
119
Grade 5 Students
80
130
Grade 6 Students
86
113

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
14%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Ravensworth Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Fairfax County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Laurel Ridge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Fairfax County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
32%
23%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Ravensworth Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Fairfax County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Laurel Ridge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Fairfax County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
3%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Ravensworth Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Fairfax County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Laurel Ridge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Fairfax County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
44%
58%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Ravensworth Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Fairfax County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Laurel Ridge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Fairfax County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Ravensworth Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Fairfax County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Laurel Ridge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Fairfax County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.69
0.60
This chart showcases the diversity score of Ravensworth Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Laurel Ridge Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Ravensworth Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Fairfax County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Laurel Ridge Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Fairfax County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ravensworth Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Fairfax County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Laurel Ridge Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Fairfax County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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