Serving 468 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Woodlawn Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 468 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Woodlawn Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Woodlawn Elementary School's student population of 468 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
468 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Woodlawn Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Woodlawn Elementary School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1683 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)17%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)44%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)6-9%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
7%
8%
Hispanic
56%
19%
Black
20%
22%
White
13%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
13%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Woodlawn Elementary School's ranking?
Woodlawn Elementary School is ranked #1683 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Woodlawn Elementary School often compared to?
Woodlawn Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fort Belvoir Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Woodlawn Elementary School?
468 students attend Woodlawn Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Woodlawn Elementary School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Woodlawn Elementary School?
Woodlawn Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Woodlawn Elementary School offer ?
Woodlawn Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Woodlawn Elementary School part of?
Woodlawn Elementary School is part of Fairfax County School District.
School Reviews
2 2/10/2020
My child is in a class with children that only speak Spanish and he doesn't. It is hard to have friends when you don't understand what they are saying.
2 8/2/2017
Glad there appears to be a fair number of teachers per child for meaningful learning. Trusting that the certified teachers can produce for the school population. The minority ratio is disturbing. How many children and teachers are English speaking? This is a set up for long hard hours of fatigue for the faculty. How does the county plan on providing the utmost support possible for the child/teacher working atmosphere? Very tough situation for any school. Not good.
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