Parklawn Elementary vs Columbia Elementary
Columbia Elementary has a higher overall rating of 7.2/10 compared to 3.5/10. Parklawn Elementary is significantly larger with 954 students, about 2.5× the size of Columbia Elementary (378). In math proficiency, Columbia Elementary leads at 88.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Parklawn Elementary
Alexandria, VA
3.5/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
954 students
Columbia Elementary
Annandale, VA
7.2/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
378 students
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| Metric | Parklawn Elementary | Columbia Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 3.5 / 10 | 7.2 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 3.0 | 6.4 |
| Growth Score | 2.3 | 6.8 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 94.3% | 47.1% |
| Environment Score | 7.1 | 9.6 |
| State Rank | #1,701 of 1,854 | #637 of 1,854 |
| State Percentile | 8th | 66th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Parklawn Elementary | Columbia Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 65.0% | 88.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 53.0% | 84.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Parklawn Elementary | Columbia Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Pre-K – 5th | Pre-K – 5th |
| Enrollment | 954 | 378 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 15.4:1 | 12.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 94.3% | 47.1% |
| District | Fairfax County Public Schools | Fairfax County Public Schools |
| City | Alexandria | Annandale |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Alexandria (22312) | Annandale (22003) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $105,044 | $134,109 |
| Median Home Value | $593,600 | $694,300 |
| Median Rent | $2,009 | $1,988 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 53.5% | 50.6% |
| Poverty Rate | 10.7% | 9.7% |
| Avg Commute | 29 min | 29 min |