Serving 818 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Willow Springs 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 89% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 89% (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 54% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 818 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 89% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 89% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Willow Springs Elementary serves the west part of Fairfax, VA, covering an area of approximately 5.3 square miles. Families within this attendance zone typically have a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge located about 2.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Willow Springs Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Willow Springs Elementary School's student population of 818 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental virtual)
(Supplemental virtual)
Total Students
818 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Willow Springs 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 Willow Springs 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
#69 out of 1773 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)89%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)70-74%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
33%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
46%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
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)15%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Willow Springs Elementary School's ranking?
Willow Springs Elementary School is ranked #69 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Willow Springs Elementary School often compared to?
Willow Springs Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eagle View Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Willow Springs Elementary School?
818 students attend Willow Springs Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Willow Springs Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Willow Springs Elementary School?
Willow Springs Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Willow Springs Elementary School offer ?
Willow Springs Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental virtual).
What school district is Willow Springs Elementary School part of?
Willow Springs Elementary School is part of Fairfax County School District.
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