Poplar Tree Elementary

Poplar Tree Elementary serves 721 students from prekindergarten through sixth grade in Chantilly, Virginia, within the well-regarded Fairfax County school system. With 46 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a manageable 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio that allows for meaningful individual attention. The school demonstrates exceptional academic performance, earning a 7.7 out of 10 MySchoolScout rating and ranking #277 out of 1,856 Virginia elementary schools, placing it in the 85th percentile statewide.

Students consistently excel in core subjects, with 91% achieving proficiency or above in English Language Arts and reading, and an impressive 95% meeting or exceeding proficiency standards in mathematics across all grade levels. Located on Melville Lane in the 20151 ZIP code, Poplar Tree Elementary serves a highly educated and affluent community where 59% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher. The neighborhood reflects stability and investment in education, with a median household income of $137,483 and median home values of $628,900.

The area maintains a low poverty rate of just 4.1%, creating a supportive environment for academic achievement. The school sits in a large suburban setting that combines the benefits of residential tranquility with proximity to the educational and professional opportunities of the greater Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.