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#597 of 1,851 schools in VA

Top 32% in state

Fairfax Villa Elementary

Elementary School · Fairfax County Public Schools · Fairfax, VA

A Fairfax County Public Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 6th.

10900 Santa Clara Dr, Fairfax, VA 22030

  • Math 85% vs VA 70% (2025)
  • Reading 85% vs VA 72% (2025)
  • 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.3Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.84 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics7.7Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency84% (2025 SOL)
Reading/ELA Proficiency85% (2025 SOL)
Math vs. State Avg+10.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+9.3 pts
Overall Proficiency85% (2025 SOL, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)83% (model expectation from 2025 SOL)
vs. Expected+1.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile66th
Resources & Environment9.4Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.1:1
District spending per student$18,975
Chronic Absenteeism14.3%

Students at Fairfax Villa Elementary score 84% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 83%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 SOL proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.

Math Proficiency85%(2025 SOL)
School
State
70%(2025 SOL)
ELA Proficiency85%(2025 SOL)
School
State
72%(2025 SOL)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2019, reaching 85% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
97%
ELA
97%
2010
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
78%
ELA
95%
2012
Math
84%
ELA
81%
2013
Math
78%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
85%
ELA
83%
2015
Math
78%
ELA
82%
2016
Math
80%
ELA
83%
2017
ELA
77%
2018
Math
82%
ELA
76%
2019
Math
82%
ELA
76%
2020*
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2021*
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2025
Math
85%
ELA
85%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 83% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 84% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

25.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Fairfax Villa 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 24Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$139,885

Median home value

$700,700

Median rent

$2,242/mo

College educated

66.5%

Homeownership

58%

Poverty rate

5.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 22030; 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

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Trinity Christian School of FairfaxPrivate · tuition5.6K–120.7 mi755Compare →
Guidepost Montessori at FairfaxPrivate · tuition7.4K1.0 mi48Compare →
Gesher Jewish Day SchoolPrivate · tuition7.7PK–81.3 mi162Compare →
St Anthony AcademyPrivate · tuition6.9PK–81.3 mi45Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Fairfax County Public Schools

Schools in district
223
Rank in district
#87 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

Fairfax Villa Elementary is listed in Fairfax County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Fairfax Villa Elementary

Fairfax Villa Elementary is a public elementary school in Fairfax, VA, part of Fairfax County Public Schools, serving approximately 525 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #597 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Fairfax Villa Elementary

What grades does Fairfax Villa Elementary serve?

Fairfax Villa Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Fairfax Villa Elementary?

Fairfax Villa Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 525 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairfax Villa Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Fairfax Villa Elementary is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Fairfax Villa Elementary rank in VA?

Fairfax Villa Elementary ranks #597 of 1,851 schools in VA.

What is Fairfax Villa Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Fairfax Villa Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Fairfax Villa Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Fairfax Villa Elementary has 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Fairfax Villa Elementary a charter school?

No, Fairfax Villa Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Fairfax Villa Elementary a Title I school?

No, Fairfax Villa Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fairfax Villa Elementary?

25.9% of students at Fairfax Villa 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
525
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
40
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Fairfax County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.3%
Area population (ZIP 22030)
60,855
Area average commute
28.9 min
Area median age
34.5
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 22030; 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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