Parklawn Elementary

Parklawn Elementary serves 954 students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in Alexandria's Fairfax County. With 62 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15.4:1, providing reasonable class sizes for elementary learners. The school currently holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1339 among Virginia's 1856 elementary schools, placing it in the 28th percentile statewide.

While these rankings indicate room for academic growth, Parklawn Elementary continues to focus on supporting its diverse student body in their educational development. Located at 4116 Braddock Road, the school serves a well-educated community where 50% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher. The surrounding 22312 ZIP code area reflects a stable suburban environment with a median household income of $101,374 and median home values of $553,900.

The relatively low poverty rate of 9.2% suggests families in the area generally have access to educational resources and support. As one of the larger elementary schools in the region, Parklawn Elementary operates within Fairfax County's established educational framework. The school sits in a large suburban setting that provides families with access to the broader Washington, D.C. metropolitan area's amenities and opportunities.

While current test scores at Parklawn Elementary are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.