Below Average
#1483 of 1,851 schools in VA
Virginia Run Elementary
Elementary School · Fairfax County Public Schools · Centreville, VA
A Fairfax County Public Schools elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
15450 Martins Hundred Dr, Centreville, VA 20120
- Math 76% vs VA 70% (2025)
- Reading 68% vs VA 72% (2025)
- 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Virginia Run Elementary score 70% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 80%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 22 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 72% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 75% (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
38.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Virginia Run 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 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 52Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$149,844
Median home value
$620,100
Median rent
$2,244/mo
College educated
59.5%
Homeownership
74.9%
Poverty rate
6.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20120; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Park ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–6 | 0.8 mi | 553 | Compare → |
| Bull Run Early Childhood Resource CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK | 1.7 mi | 221 | Compare → |
| Bull Run ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–6 | 1.7 mi | 796 | Compare → |
| Cub Run ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–6 | 1.7 mi | 571 | 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.
Fairfax County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 223
- Rank in district
- #166 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
Virginia Run Elementary is listed in Fairfax County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Virginia Run Elementary
Virginia Run Elementary is a public elementary school in Centreville, VA, part of Fairfax County Public Schools, serving approximately 703 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,483 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Virginia Run Elementary
What grades does Virginia Run Elementary serve?
Virginia Run Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Virginia Run Elementary?
Virginia Run Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 703 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Virginia Run Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Virginia Run Elementary is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Virginia Run Elementary rank in VA?
Virginia Run Elementary ranks #1,483 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Virginia Run Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Virginia Run Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Virginia Run Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Virginia Run Elementary has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Virginia Run Elementary a charter school?
No, Virginia Run Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Virginia Run Elementary a Title I school?
No, Virginia Run Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Virginia Run Elementary?
38.5% of students at Virginia Run 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
- 703
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Fairfax County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.9%
- Phone
- (703) 988-8900
- Area population (ZIP 20120)
- 42,917
- Area average commute
- 28 min
- Area median age
- 38.1
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 20120; 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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