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#861 of 1,851 schools in VA

Top 47% in state

Claremont Immersion

Elementary School · Arlington County Public Schools · Arlington, VA

An Arlington County Public Schools elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

4700 S. Chesterfield Rd., Arlington, VA 22206

  • Math 75% vs VA 74% (2025)
  • Reading 79% vs VA 72% (2025)
  • 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.7Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics6.3Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency75% (2025 SOL)
Reading/ELA Proficiency79% (2025 SOL)
Math vs. State Avg+1.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+3.3 pts
Overall Proficiency77% (2025 SOL, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)81% (model expectation from 2025 SOL)
vs. Expected-3.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile47th
Resources & Environment8.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.9:1
District spending per student$23,424
Chronic Absenteeism16.7%

Students at Claremont Immersion score 77% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 81%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 SOL proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.

Math Proficiency75%(2025 SOL)
School
State
74%(2025 SOL)
ELA Proficiency79%(2025 SOL)
School
State
72%(2025 SOL)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 18 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 77% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
98%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
79%
ELA
69%
2013
Math
73%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
80%
ELA
79%
2015
Math
84%
ELA
81%
2016
Math
77%
ELA
75%
2017
ELA
76%
2018
Math
85%
ELA
78%
2019
Math
85%
ELA
78%
2020*
Math
55%
ELA
74%
2021*
Math
55%
ELA
74%
2025
Math
75%
ELA
79%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 79% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

35.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Claremont Immersion 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 63Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 60Good Transit
  • Bike 56Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$136,472

Median home value

$569,700

Median rent

$2,332/mo

College educated

75.8%

Homeownership

45.9%

Poverty rate

4.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 22206; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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West Alex Guidepost MontessoriPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–50.5 mi13Compare →
Randolph ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.8PK–50.7 mi396Compare →
Abingdon ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.5PK–50.8 mi717Compare →
Full Circle Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK0.8 mi29Compare →

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.

Arlington County Public Schools

Schools in district
42
Rank in district
#27 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

Claremont Immersion is listed in Arlington County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Claremont Immersion

Claremont Immersion is a public elementary school in Arlington, VA, part of Arlington County Public Schools, serving approximately 622 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #861 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Claremont Immersion

What grades does Claremont Immersion serve?

Claremont Immersion serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Claremont Immersion?

Claremont Immersion has an enrollment of approximately 622 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Claremont Immersion?

The student-teacher ratio at Claremont Immersion is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Claremont Immersion rank in VA?

Claremont Immersion ranks #861 of 1,851 schools in VA.

What is Claremont Immersion's MySchoolScout rating?

Claremont Immersion has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Claremont Immersion?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Claremont Immersion has 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Claremont Immersion a charter school?

No, Claremont Immersion is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Claremont Immersion a Title I school?

No, Claremont Immersion is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Claremont Immersion?

35.4% of students at Claremont Immersion 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
622
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
39
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Arlington County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.7%
Area population (ZIP 22206)
20,678
Area average commute
28 min
Area median age
35.8
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 22206; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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