Below Average
#1410 of 1,851 schools in VA
Fort Belvoir Elementary
Elementary School · Fairfax County Public Schools · Fort Belvoir, VA
A Fairfax County Public Schools elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5980 Meeres Rd, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060
- Math 82% proficient (2019)
- Reading 62% proficient (2019)
- 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Fort Belvoir Elementary score 72% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 82%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 11-year record (2009–2019), then recovered 8 points since 2016, reaching 72% in 2019.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2019)
Based on 21 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
28.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 40Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$102,162
Median home value
$647,900
Median rent
$3,154/mo
College educated
56.7%
Homeownership
9.5%
Poverty rate
6.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 22060; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Alternative Paths Training School - AlexandriaPrivate · tuition | 8.8private | 1–12 | 0.8 mi | 72 | Compare → |
| Engleside Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | PK–6 | 1.2 mi | 58 | Compare → |
| Woodlawn ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | PK–6 | 1.3 mi | 468 | 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
- #155 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
Fort Belvoir Elementary is listed in Fairfax County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fort Belvoir Elementary
Fort Belvoir Elementary is a public elementary school in Fort Belvoir, VA, part of Fairfax County Public Schools, serving approximately 750 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,410 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fort Belvoir Elementary
What grades does Fort Belvoir Elementary serve?
Fort Belvoir Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Fort Belvoir Elementary?
Fort Belvoir Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 750 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fort Belvoir Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Fort Belvoir Elementary is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fort Belvoir Elementary rank in VA?
Fort Belvoir Elementary ranks #1,410 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Fort Belvoir Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Fort Belvoir Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Fort Belvoir Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fort Belvoir Elementary has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Is Fort Belvoir Elementary a charter school?
No, Fort Belvoir Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fort Belvoir Elementary a Title I school?
No, Fort Belvoir Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fort Belvoir Elementary?
28.4% of students at Fort Belvoir 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 – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 750
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Fairfax County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.2%
- Phone
- (703) 781-2700
- Area population (ZIP 22060)
- 10,261
- Area average commute
- 24.4 min
- Area median age
- 23.7
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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 22060; 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, 2009-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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