Very Good
#513 of 1,851 schools in VA
Top 28% in state
Little Run Elementary
Elementary School · Fairfax County Public Schools · Fairfax, VA
A Fairfax County Public Schools elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4511 Olley Ln, Fairfax, VA 22032
- Math 82% vs VA 70% (2025)
- Reading 73% vs VA 72% (2025)
- 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Little Run Elementary score 76% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 82%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 78% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 82% (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%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Little Run 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 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$175,913
Median home value
$736,500
Median rent
$2,269/mo
College educated
68.3%
Homeownership
85.5%
Poverty rate
4.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 22032; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olde Creek ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–6 | 0.6 mi | 386 | Compare → |
| Canterbury Woods ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–6 | 1.0 mi | 796 | Compare → |
| Fairfax Global AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 3–12 | 1.3 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| Wakefield Forest ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | PK–6 | 1.3 mi | 648 | 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.
Fairfax County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 223
- Rank in district
- #80 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
Little Run Elementary is listed in Fairfax County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Little Run Elementary
Little Run Elementary is a public elementary school in Fairfax, VA, part of Fairfax County Public Schools, serving approximately 277 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #513 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Little Run Elementary
What grades does Little Run Elementary serve?
Little Run Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Little Run Elementary?
Little Run Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 277 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Little Run Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Little Run Elementary is 9.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Little Run Elementary rank in VA?
Little Run Elementary ranks #513 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Little Run Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Little Run Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Little Run Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Little Run Elementary has 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Little Run Elementary a charter school?
No, Little Run Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Little Run Elementary a Title I school?
No, Little Run Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Little Run Elementary?
31.0% of students at Little Run 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
- 277
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Fairfax County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.8%
- Phone
- (703) 503-3500
- Area population (ZIP 22032)
- 29,172
- Area average commute
- 30.1 min
- Area median age
- 41.7
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 · 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 22032; 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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