Ashlawn Elementary

Summary:

Ashlawn Elementary is a public elementary school in Arlington, Virginia, serving around 550 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Arlington County Public Schools district, which is ranked 26th out of 130 school districts in Virginia and has a 4-star rating.

Ashlawn Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Virginia, with students performing exceptionally well on state assessments, often exceeding the proficiency rates of Arlington County and the state of Virginia. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Ashlawn's 3rd-grade students achieved 84.06% proficiency in English Reading, compared to 76.95% for Arlington County and 66.88% for Virginia. The school also has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup that is 56.73% White, 20% Hispanic, 7.82% Asian, and 4.91% African American, which is higher than some nearby schools like Cardinal Elementary.

Compared to nearby schools, Ashlawn Elementary stands out with its low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (17.27%) and a favorable student-teacher ratio of 11.8. This suggests that Ashlawn may be an attractive option for families seeking a high-quality elementary education in the Arlington area. However, the school may need to continue addressing the needs of specific student subgroups, such as Hispanic students and students with disabilities, to ensure equitable outcomes for all.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 5950 N. 8th Road
       Arlington, VA  22205


(703) 228-5270

District: Arlington County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
172nd of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,233 Help


Students who attend Ashlawn Elementary usually attend:

High:    Washington-Liberty High

Student/teacher ratio:  11.8 Help
Number of students:  550

Racial breakdown:

White:
56.7%
Hispanic:
20.0%
Two or more races:
10.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  17.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Ashlawn Elementary ranks better than 84.6% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 9th among 24 ranked elementary schools in the Arlington County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.96. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Ashlawn Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Arlington County Public Schools District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ashlawn Elementary is $14,233, which is the 9th highest among 24 elementary schools in the Arlington County Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ashlawn Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Ashlawn Elementary 172nd of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Ashlawn Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Arlington County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Arlington County Public Schools 26th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Ashlawn Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Ashlawn Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 47.46 625th 1062 41.1%
2006 52.65 562nd 1071 47.5%
2007 71.44 245th 1083 77.4%
2008 80.53 95th 1081 91.2%
2009 62.58 388th 1082 64.1%
2010 70.23 265th 1113 76.2%
2011 74.64 203rd 1117 81.8%
2012 82.06 103rd 1117 90.8%
2013 85.66 81st 1120 92.8%
2014 84.02 102nd 1110 90.8%
2015 84.09 86th 1100 92.2%
2016 86.44 47th 1096 95.7%
2017 86.47 69th 1099 93.7%
2018 71.96 280th 1097 74.5%
2019 76.58 218th 1105 80.3%
2021 84.48 145th 1103 86.9%
2022 87.57 88th 1109 92.1%
2023 87.61 75th 1114 93.3%
2024 81.96 172nd 1114 84.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Ashlawn Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 65.81 90th 245 63.3%
2024 88.32 16th 247 93.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ashlawn Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 47.61 596th 1036 42.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Ashlawn Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 82.81 137th 1100 87.5%
2024 77.67 220th 1098 80.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Ashlawn Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 57.38 148th 324 54.3%
2024 56.27 175th 355 50.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Ashlawn Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 89.25 44th 1093 96.0%
2024 81.03 173rd 1101 84.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ashlawn Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 58.85 249th 564 55.9%
2024 58.67 242nd 580 58.3%
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Rank History for White students at Ashlawn Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 89.85 15th 984 98.5%
2024 81.97 99th 979 89.9%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Ashlawn Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Saturday, January 14, 2017

Open Quote Teacher/Student ratio, technology adoption, resources are all really good Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, June 6, 2014

Open Quote Ashlawn is an excellent school with top notch teachers and a highly-regarded Principal. Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, March 11, 2011

Open Quote Fantastic community school. One of the smaller elementary schools in Arlington County (though growing like all of them!) Ashlawn has great teachers, huge classrooms, and a fantastic global community program. Ashlawn students are taught to think of their impact and potential in the world, not just in their own neighborhood. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Ashlawn Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 339 339
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 320 320
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 270 270
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 276 276
1993 198 22 23 64 0 n/a n/a 0 307
1994 214 26 26 64 0 n/a n/a 0 330
1995 201 17 27 82 0 n/a n/a 0 327
1996 201 17 27 82 0 n/a n/a 0 327
1997 196 17 27 84 1 n/a n/a 0 325
1998 215 19 35 88 1 n/a n/a 0 358
1999 206 15 47 86 1 n/a n/a 0 355
2000 198 13 51 72 0 n/a n/a -4 330
2001 218 18 46 59 0 n/a n/a 0 341
2002 212 16 57 73 0 n/a n/a 0 358
2003 212 16 57 73 0 n/a n/a 0 358
2004 193 20 46 66 0 n/a n/a 0 325
2005 197 21 41 53 0 n/a n/a 0 312
2006 192 18 53 59 0 n/a n/a 1 323
2007 199 23 63 51 1 n/a n/a 14 351
2008 202 26 60 63 1 n/a n/a 17 369
2009 222 21 49 58 2 n/a n/a 21 373
2010 245 25 53 51 2 n/a n/a 2 378
2011 259 14 55 69 2 1 26 0 426
2012 300 22 62 69 2 1 31 0 487
2013 305 32 67 81 2 1 36 0 524
2014 337 36 66 88 2 0 39 0 568
2015 379 33 82 109 4 1 40 0 648
2016 398 35 73 107 4 0 39 0 656
2017 387 34 71 113 4 1 51 0 661
2018 388 30 83 119 4 1 64 0 689
2019 432 37 91 130 3 2 77 0 772
2020 413 24 91 115 3 0 90 0 736
2021 337 24 73 100 1 0 65 0 600
2022 309 16 48 106 0 0 61 0 540
2023 312 27 43 110 0 0 58 0 550

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ashlawn Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 339 27.3 12.4 n/a
1990 320 26.4 12.1 n/a
1991 270 22.8 11.8 n/a
1992 276 23.2 11.8 n/a
1993 307 22.8 13.5 n/a
1994 330 24.1 n/a 25.5
1995 327 n/a 0.0 27.2
1996 327 n/a 0.0 27.2
1997 325 n/a 0.0 27.1
1998 358 n/a 0.0 27.4
1999 355 26.0 13.7 34.4
2000 330 n/a 0.0 27.5
2001 341 26.0 13.1 17.6
2002 358 39.5 9.1 21.8
2003 358 39.5 9.1 21.8
2004 325 30.3 10.7 24
2005 312 30.3 10.3 17.3
2006 323 30.0 10.8 24.5
2007 351 30.5 11.5 19.3
2008 369 25.6 14.4 19.6
2009 373 24.7 15.0 21.6
2010 378 26.8 14.0 19.4
2011 426 24.0 17.7 18.5
2012 487 35.0 13.9 19.5
2013 524 47.0 11.1 19.1
2014 568 49.7 11.4 20.8
2015 648 52.0 12.4 20.7
2016 656 48.0 13.6 17.1
2017 661 44.8 14.7 21
2018 689 43.4 15.8 18.9
2019 772 45.8 16.8 17
2020 736 46.8 15.7 15.6
2021 600 46.9 12.7 n/a
2022 540 35.5 15.2 21.3
2023 550 46.2 11.8 17.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ashlawn Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 339 27.3 12.4 n/a
1990 320 26.4 12.1 n/a
1991 270 22.8 11.8 n/a
1992 276 23.2 11.8 n/a
1993 307 22.8 13.5 n/a
1994 330 24.1 n/a 25.5
1995 327 n/a 0.0 27.2
1996 327 n/a 0.0 27.2
1997 325 n/a 0.0 27.1
1998 358 n/a 0.0 27.4
1999 355 26.0 13.7 34.4
2000 330 n/a 0.0 27.5
2001 341 26.0 13.1 17.6
2002 358 39.5 9.1 21.8
2003 358 39.5 9.1 21.8
2004 325 30.3 10.7 24
2005 312 30.3 10.3 17.3
2006 323 30.0 10.8 24.5
2007 351 30.5 11.5 19.3
2008 369 25.6 14.4 19.6
2009 373 24.7 15.0 21.6
2010 378 26.8 14.0 19.4
2011 426 24.0 17.7 18.5
2012 487 35.0 13.9 19.5
2013 524 47.0 11.1 19.1
2014 568 49.7 11.4 20.8
2015 648 52.0 12.4 20.7
2016 656 48.0 13.6 17.1
2017 661 44.8 14.7 21
2018 689 43.4 15.8 18.9
2019 772 45.8 16.8 17
2020 736 46.8 15.7 15.6
2021 600 46.9 12.7 n/a
2022 540 35.5 15.2 21.3
2023 550 46.2 11.8 17.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Ashlawn Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $79 (0.7%) $10,883 (99.3%) $10,962
2020 $62 (0.5%) $11,274 (99.5%) $11,335
2021 $00 (0.0%) $14,233 (100.0%) $14,233

Data source: Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ashlawn Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 218th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 75th of 1114 Elementary schools
 13%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ashlawn Elementary)8684.4
 1.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Arlington County Public Schools)8779.2
 7.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Ashlawn Elementary)8383.9
 0.9%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Arlington County Public Schools)7876.4
 1.6%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ashlawn Elementary)8984
 5.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Arlington County Public Schools)8778.4
 8.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Ashlawn Elementary)8991.1
 2.1%
   4th Grade English Reading (Arlington County Public Schools)8179.3
 1.7%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ashlawn Elementary)9391.3
 1.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Arlington County Public Schools)8877.8
 10.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Ashlawn Elementary)8688
 2%
   5th Grade Science (Arlington County Public Schools)8272.7
 9.3%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Ashlawn Elementary)9091.3
 1.3%
   5th Grade English Reading (Arlington County Public Schools)8480
 4%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students772550
 28.8%
African American3727
 27%
American Indian30
 100%
Asian9143
 52.7%
Hispanic130110
 15.4%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White432312
 27.8%
Two or More Races7758
 24.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients17%17.3%
 0.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Ashlawn Elementary

Students at Ashlawn Elementary are 57% White, 20% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 8% Asian, 5% African American.

Students who attend Ashlawn Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Washington-Liberty High

Ashlawn Elementary ranks 172nd of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 550 students attended Ashlawn Elementary.


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