Serving 538 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Stenwood Elementary School ranks in the top 5% 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 90% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (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 53% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 538 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 90% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 87% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Stenwood Elementary serves the northeast part of Vienna, VA, covering an area of approximately 1.6 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 0.9 miles to the edge of the attendance zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Stenwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Stenwood Elementary School's student population of 538 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
538 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Stenwood Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Stenwood Elementary School is 0.69, 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
#74 out of 1773 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)87%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)65-69%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Asian
26%
8%
Hispanic
12%
20%
Black
4%
21%
White
47%
44%
Two or more races
11%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stenwood Elementary School's ranking?
Stenwood Elementary School is ranked #74 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 87% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Stenwood Elementary School?
538 students attend Stenwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Stenwood Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Stenwood Elementary School?
Stenwood Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Stenwood Elementary School offer ?
Stenwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Stenwood Elementary School part of?
Stenwood Elementary School is part of Fairfax County School District.
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