Innovation Elementary

Summary:

Innovation Elementary is a public magnet elementary school in Arlington, Virginia, serving 470 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. It 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.

Innovation Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Virginia, with students performing exceptionally well on state assessments, often exceeding the proficiency rates of Alice West Fleet Elementary and Taylor Elementary. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 85.07% of 3rd-grade students at Innovation Elementary were proficient or better in English Reading, compared to 76.95% in Arlington County and 66.88% statewide. The school also has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup that includes 33.62% White, 17.02% African American, 16.6% Hispanic, and 21.49% Asian students, which is notable compared to some nearby schools.

Innovation Elementary stands out for its consistently high academic performance, low student-teacher ratio, and ability to serve a more socioeconomically diverse student population than some nearby schools, such as Arlington Science Focus School. This suggests that the school is effectively utilizing its resources and funding to support the learning needs of students from various backgrounds, contributing to its strong reputation and position among the top elementary schools in Virginia.


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Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

 2300 Key Blvd
       Arlington, VA  22201


(703) 228-7670

District: Arlington County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
272nd of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,228 Help


Students who attend Innovation Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Dorothy Hamm Middle
High:    Yorktown High

Student/teacher ratio:  13.2 Help
Number of students:  470

Racial breakdown:

White:
33.6%
Asian:
21.5%
African American:
17.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  36.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Innovation Elementary ranks better than 75.6% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 11th 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 75.49. (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 Innovation Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Arlington County Public Schools District.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Innovation Elementary is $11,228. 19 elementary schools in the Arlington County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Innovation Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Innovation Elementary 272nd of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Innovation 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 Innovation Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Innovation Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 89.48 14th 1062 98.7%
2006 84.14 57th 1071 94.7%
2007 85.49 45th 1083 95.8%
2008 83.44 56th 1081 94.8%
2009 86.82 20th 1082 98.2%
2010 87.48 13th 1113 98.8%
2011 82.47 80th 1117 92.8%
2012 90.21 6th 1117 99.5%
2013 90.95 21st 1120 98.1%
2014 93.48 5th 1110 99.5%
2015 87.89 31st 1100 97.2%
2016 89.44 27th 1096 97.5%
2017 88.56 46th 1099 95.8%
2018 92.56 12th 1097 98.9%
2019 91.34 11th 1105 99.0%
2021 92.30 37th 1103 96.6%
2022 68.07 376th 1109 66.1%
2023 74.60 273rd 1114 75.5%
2024 75.49 272nd 1114 75.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Innovation Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 69.21 84th 300 72.0%
2024 88.79 14th 306 95.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Innovation Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 68.99 274th 1036 73.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Innovation Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 79.57 187th 1100 83.0%
2024 67.33 373rd 1098 66.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Innovation Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 63.19 404th 1093 63.0%
2024 79.67 194th 1101 82.4%
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Rank History for Asian students at Innovation Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 45.79 135th 230 41.3%
2024 49.58 142nd 238 40.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Innovation Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 65.12 191st 579 67.0%
2024 61.01 235th 588 60.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Innovation Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 53.27 293rd 564 48.0%
2024 58.13 244th 580 57.9%
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Rank History for White students at Innovation Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 85.98 52nd 984 94.7%
2024 81.27 106th 979 89.2%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Innovation Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 117 60 39 57 0 n/a n/a 0 273
1996 117 60 39 57 0 n/a n/a 0 273
1997 170 71 32 50 0 n/a n/a 0 323
1998 185 88 47 51 0 n/a n/a 0 371
1999 200 77 56 53 0 n/a n/a 0 386
2000 210 59 73 38 0 n/a n/a -4 376
2001 212 61 83 41 0 n/a n/a 0 397
2002 207 73 96 46 0 n/a n/a 0 422
2003 207 73 96 46 0 n/a n/a 0 422
2004 216 52 138 44 0 n/a n/a 0 450
2005 227 47 131 27 0 n/a n/a 0 432
2006 242 54 90 25 1 n/a n/a 0 412
2007 273 37 106 25 0 n/a n/a 3 444
2008 292 42 106 22 0 n/a n/a 3 465
2009 298 45 101 29 0 n/a n/a 1 474
2010 323 46 98 34 0 n/a n/a 3 504
2011 304 55 109 46 1 0 32 0 547
2012 318 58 113 48 1 1 36 0 575
2013 315 68 109 40 1 1 41 0 575
2014 310 77 129 39 1 1 52 0 609
2015 325 69 139 35 0 1 60 0 629
2016 324 70 155 42 1 1 68 0 661
2017 309 72 168 41 2 1 69 0 662
2018 315 67 175 37 1 0 86 0 681
2019 330 69 168 44 1 0 70 0 682
2020 342 76 167 62 0 0 67 0 714
2021 301 69 144 55 1 0 73 0 643
2022 142 70 97 55 1 0 39 0 404
2023 158 80 101 78 1 1 51 0 470

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 Innovation Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 273 n/a 0.0 50.5
1996 273 n/a 0.0 50.5
1997 323 n/a 0.0 39.9
1998 371 n/a 0.0 39.1
1999 386 30.0 12.9 42.2
2000 376 n/a 0.0 39.5
2001 397 29.0 13.7 37.5
2002 422 41.5 10.2 38.6
2003 422 41.5 10.2 38.6
2004 450 38.5 11.7 35.8
2005 432 36.5 11.8 29.9
2006 412 34.0 12.1 28.4
2007 444 39.7 11.2 26.5
2008 465 28.7 16.2 22.5
2009 474 30.7 15.4 24.1
2010 504 31.7 15.9 21.2
2011 547 29.7 18.4 19.9
2012 575 34.0 16.9 17.2
2013 575 43.3 13.2 18.6
2014 609 44.6 13.6 20.9
2015 629 47.0 13.3 18.3
2016 661 49.0 13.4 19.8
2017 662 53.9 12.2 20.7
2018 681 46.5 14.6 23.2
2019 682 44.8 15.2 23
2020 714 48.5 14.7 19.9
2021 643 44.5 14.4 n/a
2022 404 29.1 13.8 35.1
2023 470 35.5 13.2 36.6

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 Innovation Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 273 n/a 0.0 50.5
1996 273 n/a 0.0 50.5
1997 323 n/a 0.0 39.9
1998 371 n/a 0.0 39.1
1999 386 30.0 12.9 42.2
2000 376 n/a 0.0 39.5
2001 397 29.0 13.7 37.5
2002 422 41.5 10.2 38.6
2003 422 41.5 10.2 38.6
2004 450 38.5 11.7 35.8
2005 432 36.5 11.8 29.9
2006 412 34.0 12.1 28.4
2007 444 39.7 11.2 26.5
2008 465 28.7 16.2 22.5
2009 474 30.7 15.4 24.1
2010 504 31.7 15.9 21.2
2011 547 29.7 18.4 19.9
2012 575 34.0 16.9 17.2
2013 575 43.3 13.2 18.6
2014 609 44.6 13.6 20.9
2015 629 47.0 13.3 18.3
2016 661 49.0 13.4 19.8
2017 662 53.9 12.2 20.7
2018 681 46.5 14.6 23.2
2019 682 44.8 15.2 23
2020 714 48.5 14.7 19.9
2021 643 44.5 14.4 n/a
2022 404 29.1 13.8 35.1
2023 470 35.5 13.2 36.6

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 Innovation Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $45 (0.4%) $9,993 (99.6%) $10,037
2020 $64 (0.6%) $10,054 (99.4%) $10,119
2021 $75 (0.7%) $11,154 (99.3%) $11,228

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Innovation 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 11th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 273rd of 1114 Elementary schools
 23.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Innovation Elementary)9679
 17.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Arlington County Public Schools)8779.2
 7.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Innovation Elementary)9374
 19%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Arlington County Public Schools)7876.4
 1.6%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Innovation Elementary)9981.1
 17.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Arlington County Public Schools)8778.4
 8.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Innovation Elementary)9579.5
 15.6%
   4th Grade English Reading (Arlington County Public Schools)8179.3
 1.7%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Innovation Elementary)9685.5
 10.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Arlington County Public Schools)8877.8
 10.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Innovation Elementary)9773.7
 23.3%
   5th Grade Science (Arlington County Public Schools)8272.7
 9.3%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Innovation Elementary)9583.3
 11.7%
   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 Students682470
 31.1%
African American6980
 15.9%
American Indian11
Asian168101
 39.9%
Hispanic4478
 77.3%
Pacific Islander01
White330158
 52.1%
Two or More Races7051
 27.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients23%36.6%
 13.6%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 470 students attended Innovation Elementary.

Innovation Elementary ranks 272nd of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Innovation Elementary are 34% White, 21% Asian, 17% African American, 17% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races.

Students who attend Innovation Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Dorothy Hamm Middle
High : Yorktown High


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Virginia Department of Education.

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