Very Good
#401 of 1,851 schools in VA
Top 22% in state
Oak Street Elementary
Elementary School · Falls Church City Public Schools · Falls Church, VA
A Falls Church City Public Schools elementary school serving grades 3rd – 5th.
201 N Cherry Street, Falls Church, VA 22046
- Math 87% proficient (2021)
- Reading 89% proficient (2021)
- 20.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Oak Street Elementary score 88% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 87%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 6 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 88% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 90% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 91% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 25 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
9.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Oak Street 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 69Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 58Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,622/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Falls Church), 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
$175,446
Median home value
$963,600
Median rent
$2,216/mo
College educated
76.2%
Homeownership
60.8%
Poverty rate
3.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 22046; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 438 | Compare → |
| Timber Lane ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–6 | 0.8 mi | 645 | Compare → |
| Graham Road ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | PK–6 | 1.3 mi | 408 | Compare → |
| Shrevewood ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–6 | 1.3 mi | 653 | 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.
Falls Church City Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $24,047NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Oak Street Elementary is listed in Falls Church City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Oak Street Elementary
Oak Street Elementary is a public elementary school in Falls Church, VA, part of Falls Church City Public Schools, serving approximately 556 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 20.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #401 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 90% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 91% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Oak Street Elementary
What grades does Oak Street Elementary serve?
Oak Street Elementary serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Oak Street Elementary?
Oak Street Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 556 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Street Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Oak Street Elementary is 20.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Oak Street Elementary rank in VA?
Oak Street Elementary ranks #401 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Oak Street Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Oak Street Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Oak Street Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Oak Street Elementary has 90% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 91% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Oak Street Elementary a charter school?
No, Oak Street Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Oak Street Elementary a Title I school?
No, Oak Street Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Oak Street Elementary?
9.4% of students at Oak Street 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
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 556
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Falls Church city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.7%
- Phone
- (703) 248-5660
- Area population (ZIP 22046)
- 18,117
- Area average commute
- 27.5 min
- Area median age
- 40.7
Official sources & links
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 22046; 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, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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