Excellent
#296 of 1,851 schools in VA
Top 16% in state
Oak View Elementary
Elementary School · Fairfax County Public Schools · Fairfax, VA
A Fairfax County Public Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
5004 Sideburn Rd, Fairfax, VA 22032
- Math 88% vs VA 70% (2025)
- Reading 86% vs VA 72% (2025)
- 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Oak View Elementary score 86% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 87%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 5 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 87% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 86% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 87% (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
11.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Oak View 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 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 54Bikeable
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laurel Ridge ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–6 | 0.8 mi | 804 | Compare → |
| Bonnie Brae ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–6 | 1.0 mi | 828 | Compare → |
| Fairfax Villa ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–6 | 1.6 mi | 525 | Compare → |
| Trinity Christian School of FairfaxPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | K–12 | 1.6 mi | 755 | 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
- #54 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
Oak View Elementary is listed in Fairfax County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Oak View Elementary
Oak View Elementary is a public elementary school in Fairfax, VA, part of Fairfax County Public Schools, serving approximately 775 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #296 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Oak View Elementary
What grades does Oak View Elementary serve?
Oak View Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Oak View Elementary?
Oak View Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 775 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak View Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Oak View Elementary is 17.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Oak View Elementary rank in VA?
Oak View Elementary ranks #296 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Oak View Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Oak View Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 View Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Oak View Elementary has 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Oak View Elementary a charter school?
No, Oak View Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Oak View Elementary a Title I school?
No, Oak View Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Oak View Elementary?
11.1% of students at Oak View 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
- 775
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Fairfax County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.1%
- Phone
- (703) 764-7100
- 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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