Serving 568 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 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 568 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ravensworth Elementary serves the southeast part of Springfield, VA, covering an area of approximately 1.5 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 0.7 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ravensworth Elementary School's student population of 568 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
568 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1963
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ravensworth Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ravensworth 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
#582 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)77%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)55-59%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
13%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
30%
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
47%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
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)10.9%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Ravensworth Elementary School's ranking?
Ravensworth Elementary School is ranked #582 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Ravensworth Elementary School often compared to?
Ravensworth Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Laurel Ridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Ravensworth Elementary School?
568 students attend Ravensworth Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Ravensworth Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ravensworth Elementary School?
Ravensworth Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ravensworth Elementary School offer ?
Ravensworth Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ravensworth Elementary School part of?
Ravensworth Elementary School is part of Fairfax County School District.
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