Hoffman-Boston Elementary

Summary:

Hoffman-Boston Elementary is a public elementary school in Arlington, Virginia, serving 565 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Arlington County Public Schools district, which is ranked 26th out of 130 districts in Virginia and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hoffman-Boston Elementary stands out for its diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 24.25% White, 20.35% African American, 25.13% Hispanic, 22.83% Asian, and 7.08% two or more races. However, the school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 46.55%, higher than nearby schools like Alice West Fleet Elementary (35.67%) and Long Branch Elementary (32.08%). Additionally, Hoffman-Boston has a low student-teacher ratio of 9.9, suggesting a more personalized learning environment.

Despite these positive attributes, Hoffman-Boston Elementary has faced challenges in recent years. The school's statewide ranking has steadily declined, from 245th out of 1,096 Virginia elementary schools in 2015-2016 to 807th out of 1,114 in the 2023-2024 school year. This decline is accompanied by significant disparities in performance among different student subgroups, with Asian students outperforming Hispanic students. When compared to nearby schools, Hoffman-Boston Elementary generally underperforms on standardized test scores, particularly in mathematics and reading.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1415 S Queen St
       Arlington, VA  22204


(703) 228-5845

District: Arlington County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
807th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,738 Help


Students who attend Hoffman-Boston Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Gunston Middle
High:    Wakefield High

Student/teacher ratio:  11.4 Help
Number of students:  600

Racial breakdown:

White:
25.2%
African American:
23.3%
Hispanic:
23.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  46.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hoffman-Boston Elementary ranks worse than 72.4% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 20th 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 32.32. (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 Student population at Hoffman-Boston Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (25.2%), African American (23.3%), Hispanic (23.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 46.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hoffman-Boston Elementary is 11.4, which is the 9th best among 24 elementary schools in the Arlington County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hoffman-Boston Elementary is $18,738, which is the 2nd highest among 24 elementary schools in the Arlington County Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hoffman-Boston Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Hoffman-Boston Elementary 807th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Hoffman-Boston Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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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 Hoffman-Boston Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Hoffman-Boston Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 14.71 1001st 1062 5.7%
2006 13.39 1031st 1071 3.7%
2007 16.73 1013th 1083 6.5%
2008 11.02 1049th 1081 3.0%
2009 24.17 969th 1082 10.4%
2010 16.44 1057th 1113 5.0%
2011 32.88 905th 1117 19.0%
2012 33.39 898th 1117 19.6%
2013 45.91 664th 1120 40.7%
2014 63.60 387th 1110 65.1%
2015 59.06 495th 1100 55.0%
2016 73.86 245th 1096 77.6%
2017 57.46 508th 1099 53.8%
2018 43.97 719th 1097 34.5%
2019 49.01 648th 1105 41.4%
2021 39.78 714th 1103 35.3%
2022 38.22 742nd 1109 33.1%
2023 34.09 800th 1114 28.2%
2024 32.32 807th 1114 27.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Hoffman-Boston Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 47.31 148th 300 50.7%
2024 48.14 159th 306 48.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hoffman-Boston Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 41.27 657th 1036 36.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Hoffman-Boston Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 43.06 677th 1100 38.5%
2024 38.85 737th 1098 32.9%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Hoffman-Boston Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 25.06 166th 195 14.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Hoffman-Boston Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 26.10 878th 1093 19.7%
2024 27.63 864th 1101 21.5%
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Rank History for Asian students at Hoffman-Boston Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 31.55 183rd 230 20.4%
2024 25.02 200th 238 16.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Hoffman-Boston Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 52.29 313th 579 45.9%
2024 58.20 257th 588 56.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Hoffman-Boston Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 8.00 560th 580 3.4%
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Rank History for White students at Hoffman-Boston Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 30.36 777th 984 21.0%
2024 28.36 783rd 979 20.0%
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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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Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, January 7, 2019

Open Quote Great school - great teachers and fantastic principal. We are very happy that both our kids attend this school Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, December 5, 2017

Open Quote Fantastic principal, caring teachers, small class sizes, diverse community. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, May 19, 2016

Open Quote This is a wonderful school, with a caring administration and staff, and an incredible principal. We feel blessed to be part of the HFB Community! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Hoffman-Boston Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2000 23 66 20 121 0 n/a n/a -4 226
2001 34 88 27 151 0 n/a n/a 0 300
2002 50 127 47 184 1 n/a n/a 0 409
2003 50 127 47 184 1 n/a n/a 0 409
2004 34 168 53 163 2 n/a n/a 2 422
2005 31 168 65 177 2 n/a n/a 3 446
2006 34 153 69 130 0 n/a n/a 7 393
2007 33 153 61 91 0 n/a n/a 4 342
2008 37 134 60 94 0 n/a n/a 7 332
2009 41 106 54 98 0 n/a n/a 10 309
2010 45 114 57 126 2 n/a n/a 11 355
2011 56 126 65 129 1 0 12 0 389
2012 38 134 64 122 5 0 13 0 376
2013 50 133 66 130 5 2 10 0 396
2014 44 145 73 132 4 2 8 0 408
2015 94 165 72 144 3 0 18 0 496
2016 86 156 98 143 5 1 18 0 507
2017 78 139 120 147 4 0 24 0 512
2018 92 131 125 144 5 0 29 0 526
2019 105 129 124 153 2 0 25 0 538
2020 115 103 129 130 1 1 37 0 516
2021 100 94 121 109 0 1 44 0 469
2022 135 137 111 139 2 0 42 0 566
2023 137 115 129 142 2 0 40 0 565
2024 151 140 136 140 2 0 31 0 600

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 Hoffman-Boston Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 226 n/a 0.0 78.3
2001 300 26.0 11.5 64.7
2002 409 48.5 8.4 68.2
2003 409 48.5 8.4 68.2
2004 422 37.5 11.3 67.6
2005 446 38.5 11.6 82.6
2006 393 40.0 9.8 70.2
2007 342 36.3 9.4 67.2
2008 332 30.8 10.8 67.1
2009 309 28.7 10.8 74.2
2010 355 31.0 11.4 81.7
2011 389 28.5 13.6 69.7
2012 376 25.2 14.8 69.9
2013 396 46.2 8.5 67.2
2014 408 45.5 8.9 64.5
2015 496 50.0 9.9 57.5
2016 507 46.0 11.0 53.8
2017 512 42.4 12.0 55.7
2018 526 49.4 10.6 50
2019 538 48.4 11.1 52.4
2020 516 42.1 12.2 46.5
2021 469 41.3 11.3 n/a
2022 566 42.7 13.2 42.4
2023 565 57.0 9.9 46.5
2024 600 52.2 11.4 46.7

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 Hoffman-Boston Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 226 n/a 0.0 78.3
2001 300 26.0 11.5 64.7
2002 409 48.5 8.4 68.2
2003 409 48.5 8.4 68.2
2004 422 37.5 11.3 67.6
2005 446 38.5 11.6 82.6
2006 393 40.0 9.8 70.2
2007 342 36.3 9.4 67.2
2008 332 30.8 10.8 67.1
2009 309 28.7 10.8 74.2
2010 355 31.0 11.4 81.7
2011 389 28.5 13.6 69.7
2012 376 25.2 14.8 69.9
2013 396 46.2 8.5 67.2
2014 408 45.5 8.9 64.5
2015 496 50.0 9.9 57.5
2016 507 46.0 11.0 53.8
2017 512 42.4 12.0 55.7
2018 526 49.4 10.6 50
2019 538 48.4 11.1 52.4
2020 516 42.1 12.2 46.5
2021 469 41.3 11.3 n/a
2022 566 42.7 13.2 42.4
2023 565 57.0 9.9 46.5
2024 600 52.2 11.4 46.7

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 Hoffman-Boston Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $536 (3.7%) $14,075 (96.3%) $14,611
2020 $626 (3.6%) $16,530 (96.4%) $17,156
2021 $528 (2.8%) $18,210 (97.2%) $18,738

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Hoffman-Boston 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 648th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 800th of 1114 Elementary schools
 13.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hoffman-Boston Elementary)9156.2
 34.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Arlington County Public Schools)8779.2
 7.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Hoffman-Boston Elementary)6867.2
 0.8%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Arlington County Public Schools)7876.4
 1.6%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hoffman-Boston Elementary)8265.1
 16.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Arlington County Public Schools)8778.4
 8.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Hoffman-Boston Elementary)6264.9
 2.9%
   4th Grade English Reading (Arlington County Public Schools)8179.3
 1.7%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hoffman-Boston Elementary)8861.4
 26.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Arlington County Public Schools)8877.8
 10.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Hoffman-Boston Elementary)7055.2
 14.8%
   5th Grade Science (Arlington County Public Schools)8272.7
 9.3%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Hoffman-Boston Elementary)8460.9
 23.1%
   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 Students538565
 5%
African American129115
 10.9%
American Indian22
Asian124129
 4%
Hispanic153142
 7.2%
Pacific Islander00
White105137
 30.5%
Two or More Races2540
 60%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients52.4%46.5%
 5.9%


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Students who attend Hoffman-Boston Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Gunston Middle
High : Wakefield High

Students at Hoffman-Boston Elementary are 25% White, 23% African American, 23% Hispanic, 23% Asian, 5% Two or more races.

Hoffman-Boston Elementary ranks 807th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 600 students attended Hoffman-Boston Elementary.


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