Excellent
#36 of 1,851 schools in VA
Top 2% in state
Poplar Tree Elementary
Elementary School · Fairfax County Public Schools · Chantilly, VA
A Fairfax County Public Schools elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
13440 Melville Ln, Chantilly, VA 20151
- Math 94% vs VA 70% (2025)
- Reading 90% vs VA 72% (2025)
- 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Poplar Tree Elementary score 92% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 87%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 92% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 93% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 92% (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
9.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Poplar Tree 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
- Transit 27Some Transit
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$143,422
Median home value
$647,400
Median rent
$2,245/mo
College educated
57.2%
Homeownership
79.5%
Poverty rate
6.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20151; 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 Timothy Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 642 | Compare → |
| Greenbriar West ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–6 | 1.1 mi | 623 | Compare → |
| Greenbriar East ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–6 | 1.2 mi | 911 | Compare → |
| Powell ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–6 | 1.2 mi | 876 | 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.
Fairfax County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 223
- Rank in district
- #2 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
Poplar Tree Elementary is listed in Fairfax County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Poplar Tree Elementary
Poplar Tree Elementary is a public elementary school in Chantilly, VA, part of Fairfax County Public Schools, serving approximately 721 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #36 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 93% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 92% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Poplar Tree Elementary
What grades does Poplar Tree Elementary serve?
Poplar Tree Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Poplar Tree Elementary?
Poplar Tree Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 721 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Poplar Tree Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Poplar Tree Elementary is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Poplar Tree Elementary rank in VA?
Poplar Tree Elementary ranks #36 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Poplar Tree Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Poplar Tree Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 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 Poplar Tree Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Poplar Tree Elementary has 93% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 92% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Poplar Tree Elementary a charter school?
No, Poplar Tree Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Poplar Tree Elementary a Title I school?
No, Poplar Tree Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Poplar Tree Elementary?
9.4% of students at Poplar Tree 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
- 721
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Fairfax County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.3%
- Phone
- (703) 633-7400
- Area population (ZIP 20151)
- 22,502
- Area average commute
- 29.2 min
- Area median age
- 40.7
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 20151; 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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