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#1042 of 1,851 schools in VA
Cunningham Park Elementary
Elementary School · Fairfax County Public Schools · Vienna, VA
A Fairfax County Public Schools elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1001 Park St SE, Vienna, VA 22180
- Math 74% vs VA 70% (2025)
- Reading 74% vs VA 72% (2025)
- 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cunningham Park Elementary score 74% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 81%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 15 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 74% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 78% (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 36 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
31.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cunningham Park 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 46Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated910/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Vienna), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$181,467
Median home value
$916,900
Median rent
$2,335/mo
College educated
76.1%
Homeownership
67.8%
Poverty rate
4.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 22180; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vienna Adventist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–10 | 0.9 mi | 68 | Compare → |
| Vienna ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–6 | 1.0 mi | 377 | Compare → |
| Appletree II SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.1 mi | 15 | Compare → |
| Marshall Road ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–6 | 1.1 mi | 695 | 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.
Fairfax County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 223
- Rank in district
- #126 of 199
- District spending per student
- $18,975NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cunningham Park Elementary is listed in Fairfax County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cunningham Park Elementary
Cunningham Park Elementary is a public elementary school in Vienna, VA, part of Fairfax County Public Schools, serving approximately 409 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,042 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cunningham Park Elementary
What grades does Cunningham Park Elementary serve?
Cunningham Park Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Cunningham Park Elementary?
Cunningham Park Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 409 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cunningham Park Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cunningham Park Elementary is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cunningham Park Elementary rank in VA?
Cunningham Park Elementary ranks #1,042 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Cunningham Park Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Cunningham Park Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Cunningham Park Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cunningham Park Elementary has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Cunningham Park Elementary a charter school?
No, Cunningham Park Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cunningham Park Elementary a Title I school?
No, Cunningham Park Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cunningham Park Elementary?
31.8% of students at Cunningham Park 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 409
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Fairfax County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.5%
- Phone
- (703) 255-5600
- Area population (ZIP 22180)
- 26,506
- Area average commute
- 27.7 min
- Area median age
- 38
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 22180; 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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