Below Average
#1605 of 1,851 schools in VA
Garfield Elementary
Elementary School · Fairfax County Public Schools · Springfield, VA
A Fairfax County Public Schools elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
7101 Old Keene Mill Rd, Springfield, VA 22150
- Math 68% vs VA 70% (2025)
- Reading 61% vs VA 72% (2025)
- 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Garfield Elementary score 63% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 71%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2019, reaching 65% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 67% (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
70.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Garfield Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 82Very Walkable
- Transit 45Some Transit
- Bike 53Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$120,406
Median home value
$617,600
Median rent
$2,631/mo
College educated
44.8%
Homeownership
63.9%
Poverty rate
8.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 22150; 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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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crestwood ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | PK–6 | 0.7 mi | 547 | Compare → |
| Al-qalam AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.4private | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 94 | Compare → |
| Al-qalam AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.3private | PK–10 | 0.8 mi | 91 | Compare → |
| St Bernadette SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 437 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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
- #173 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
Garfield Elementary is listed in Fairfax County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Garfield Elementary
Garfield Elementary is a public elementary school in Springfield, VA, part of Fairfax County Public Schools, serving approximately 338 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,605 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Garfield Elementary
What grades does Garfield Elementary serve?
Garfield Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Garfield Elementary?
Garfield Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 338 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Garfield Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Garfield Elementary is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Garfield Elementary rank in VA?
Garfield Elementary ranks #1,605 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Garfield Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Garfield Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Garfield Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Garfield Elementary has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Garfield Elementary a charter school?
No, Garfield Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Garfield Elementary a Title I school?
No, Garfield Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Garfield Elementary?
70.4% of students at Garfield 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
- 338
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Fairfax County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.3%
- Phone
- (703) 923-2900
- Area population (ZIP 22150)
- 27,770
- Area average commute
- 29.4 min
- Area median age
- 40.9
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 22150; 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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