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#828 of 1,851 schools in VA
Top 45% in state
Alice West Fleet Elementary
Elementary School · Arlington County Public Schools · Arlington, VA
An Arlington County Public Schools elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
115 S Old Glebe Road, Arlington, VA 22204
- Math 73% vs VA 74% (2025)
- Reading 71% vs VA 72% (2025)
- 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Alice West Fleet Elementary score 72% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 79%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 72% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 33 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
40.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Alice West Fleet Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Washington DC map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 73Very Walkable
- Transit 56Good Transit
- Bike 88Very Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$109,277
Median home value
$672,100
Median rent
$1,871/mo
College educated
62%
Homeownership
42%
Poverty rate
8.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 22204; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas More Cathedral SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 456 | Compare → |
| Montessori Public School of ArlingtonEnrollment path unverified | 9.5 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 517 | Compare → |
| Long Branch ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 423 | Compare → |
| Barcroft ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 474 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Arlington County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 42
- Rank in district
- #24 of 36
- District spending per student
- $23,424NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Alice West Fleet Elementary is listed in Arlington County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Alice West Fleet Elementary
Alice West Fleet Elementary is a public elementary school in Arlington, VA, part of Arlington County Public Schools, serving approximately 593 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #828 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Alice West Fleet Elementary
What grades does Alice West Fleet Elementary serve?
Alice West Fleet Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Alice West Fleet Elementary?
Alice West Fleet Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 593 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alice West Fleet Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Alice West Fleet Elementary is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Alice West Fleet Elementary rank in VA?
Alice West Fleet Elementary ranks #828 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Alice West Fleet Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Alice West Fleet Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Alice West Fleet Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Alice West Fleet Elementary has 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Alice West Fleet Elementary a charter school?
No, Alice West Fleet Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Alice West Fleet Elementary a Title I school?
No, Alice West Fleet Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Alice West Fleet Elementary?
40.5% of students at Alice West Fleet Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 593
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Arlington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.5%
- Phone
- (703) 228-5820
- Area population (ZIP 22204)
- 51,971
- Area average commute
- 26.3 min
- Area median age
- 36.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 22204; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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