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#1298 of 1,851 schools in VA

Providence Elementary

Elementary School · Fairfax County Public Schools · Fairfax, VA

A Fairfax County Public Schools elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

3616 Jermantown Rd, Fairfax, VA 22030

  • Math 79% vs VA 70% (2025)
  • Reading 69% vs VA 72% (2025)
  • 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.9Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.48 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.7Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency77% (2025 SOL)
Reading/ELA Proficiency69% (2025 SOL)
Math vs. State Avg+3.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-6.7 pts
Overall Proficiency73% (2025 SOL, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)78% (model expectation from 2025 SOL)
vs. Expected-4.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile40th
Resources & Environment7.8Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.1:1
District spending per student$18,975
Chronic Absenteeism15.8%

Students at Providence Elementary score 73% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 78%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 SOL proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.

Math Proficiency79%(2025 SOL)
School
State
70%(2025 SOL)
ELA Proficiency69%(2025 SOL)
School
State
72%(2025 SOL)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 16 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 74% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
89%
2010
Math
95%
ELA
89%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
93%
2012
Math
74%
ELA
74%
2013
Math
80%
ELA
78%
2014
Math
78%
ELA
81%
2015
Math
75%
ELA
76%
2016
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2017
ELA
68%
2018
Math
84%
ELA
66%
2019
Math
84%
ELA
66%
2020*
Math
50%
ELA
60%
2021*
Math
50%
ELA
60%
2025
Math
79%
ELA
69%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 74% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

45.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Providence 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 38Car-Dependent
  • Transit 39Some Transit
  • Bike 58Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$139,885

Median home value

$700,700

Median rent

$2,242/mo

College educated

66.5%

Homeownership

58%

Poverty rate

5.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 22030; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Phillips School - FairfaxPrivate · tuition6.9private3–120.6 mi72Compare →
Guidepost Montessori at FairfaxPrivate · tuition7.4privateK0.9 mi48Compare →
Waples Mill ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.2PK–61.4 mi820Compare →
Colvin Run ElementaryEnrollment path unverified9.2PK–6Not available766Compare →

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
#147 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

Providence Elementary is listed in Fairfax County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Providence Elementary

Providence Elementary is a public elementary school in Fairfax, VA, part of Fairfax County Public Schools, serving approximately 893 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,298 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Providence Elementary

What grades does Providence Elementary serve?

Providence Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Providence Elementary?

Providence Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 893 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Providence Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Providence Elementary is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Providence Elementary rank in VA?

Providence Elementary ranks #1,298 of 1,851 schools in VA.

What is Providence Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Providence Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Providence Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Providence Elementary has 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Providence Elementary a charter school?

No, Providence Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Providence Elementary a Title I school?

No, Providence Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Providence Elementary?

45.6% of students at Providence 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
893
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
59
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Fairfax city
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.8%
Area population (ZIP 22030)
60,855
Area average commute
28.9 min
Area median age
34.5
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 22030; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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