Braddock Elementary

Summary:

Braddock Elementary is a public magnet elementary school in Annandale, Virginia, serving grades PK-5 with 855 students. While part of the highly-ranked Fairfax County Public Schools district, Braddock Elementary faces significant challenges compared to nearby schools.

Braddock Elementary has a predominantly Hispanic student population (80.35%), much higher than the 11.49% to 46.61% range at surrounding schools. This racial imbalance appears correlated with the school's consistently low academic performance, ranking in the bottom 20% of Virginia elementary schools, with proficiency rates on state tests well below the Fairfax County and Virginia averages. Additionally, Braddock has an extremely high percentage of students (81.52% to 85.76%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting the school serves a lower socioeconomic population.

In contrast, nearby schools like North Springfield Elementary, Mason Crest Elementary, and Canterbury Woods Elementary demonstrate significantly higher academic performance, ranking in the top 50-70% of Virginia elementary schools. This suggests the challenges at Braddock Elementary may require targeted interventions, resource allocation, and community engagement to support student success.


Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

 7825 Heritage Dr
       Annandale, VA  22003


(703) 914-7300

District: Fairfax County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1084th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,954 Help


Students who attend Braddock Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Poe Middle
High:    Annandale High

Student/teacher ratio:  13.8 Help
Number of students:  855

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
80.4%
Asian:
8.7%
White:
7.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  81.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Braddock Elementary ranks worse than 97.3% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 136th among 137 ranked elementary schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.59. (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 Braddock Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Fairfax County Public Schools District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Braddock Elementary is $12,954, which is the 28th highest among 137 elementary schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Braddock Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Braddock Elementary 1084th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Braddock Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Fairfax County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Fairfax County Public Schools 41st of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Braddock Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Braddock Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 67.16 313th 1062 70.5%
2006 48.66 637th 1071 40.5%
2007 44.43 692nd 1083 36.1%
2008 35.96 815th 1081 24.6%
2009 37.15 830th 1082 23.3%
2010 47.87 686th 1113 38.4%
2011 51.74 606th 1117 45.7%
2012 51.59 599th 1117 46.4%
2013 33.12 844th 1120 24.6%
2014 17.22 1035th 1110 6.8%
2015 15.27 1019th 1100 7.4%
2016 26.26 912th 1096 16.8%
2017 23.66 953rd 1099 13.3%
2018 26.45 907th 1097 17.3%
2019 39.68 765th 1105 30.8%
2021 10.90 1002nd 1103 9.2%
2022 18.26 952nd 1109 14.2%
2023 4.35 1083rd 1114 2.8%
2024 4.59 1084th 1114 2.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Braddock Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 17.65 279th 300 7.0%
2024 18.46 278th 306 9.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Braddock Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 11.15 985th 1036 4.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Braddock Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 4.92 1070th 1100 2.7%
2024 4.99 1070th 1098 2.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Braddock Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 4.68 1067th 1093 2.4%
2024 5.02 1078th 1101 2.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Braddock Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 31.82 181st 230 21.3%
2024 63.44 101st 238 57.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Braddock Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 6.99 551st 564 2.3%
2024 7.65 562nd 580 3.1%
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Rank History for White students at Braddock Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 43.58 616th 984 37.4%
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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.

Braddock Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Braddock 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 504 504
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 504 504
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 509 509
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 524 524
1993 209 40 96 71 0 n/a n/a 0 416
1994 199 31 109 75 1 n/a n/a 0 415
1995 217 56 135 97 2 n/a n/a 0 507
1996 217 56 135 97 2 n/a n/a 0 507
1997 196 57 178 113 2 n/a n/a 0 546
1998 193 48 165 118 2 n/a n/a 0 526
1999 209 52 186 132 3 n/a n/a 0 582
2000 185 40 202 137 6 n/a n/a -4 566
2001 159 47 195 129 4 n/a n/a 0 534
2002 125 45 234 219 4 n/a n/a 34 661
2003 125 45 234 219 4 n/a n/a 34 661
2004 116 35 209 250 3 n/a n/a 29 642
2005 116 31 195 245 1 n/a n/a 33 621
2006 110 35 197 248 1 n/a n/a 28 619
2007 90 40 160 217 0 n/a n/a 29 536
2008 97 48 160 245 0 n/a n/a 32 582
2009 96 56 145 299 2 n/a n/a 39 637
2010 101 61 144 324 0 n/a n/a 32 662
2011 91 55 158 401 0 0 13 0 718
2012 91 65 146 391 2 1 17 0 713
2013 92 61 145 414 2 0 13 0 727
2014 93 58 149 493 3 1 17 0 814
2015 104 62 128 563 3 0 19 0 879
2016 86 56 124 557 3 0 16 0 842
2017 60 51 112 581 2 0 13 0 819
2018 71 41 101 612 1 0 7 0 833
2019 60 43 95 645 2 0 6 0 851
2020 65 35 90 698 2 0 6 0 896
2021 48 26 82 649 2 0 12 0 819
2022 66 25 82 673 2 0 9 0 857
2023 61 22 74 687 1 0 10 0 855

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 Braddock Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 504 34.1 14.7 n/a
1990 504 32.9 15.3 n/a
1991 509 31.6 16.1 n/a
1992 524 32.2 16.2 n/a
1993 416 31.9 13.0 n/a
1994 415 24.9 n/a 22.7
1995 507 n/a 0.0 26.6
1996 507 n/a 0.0 26.6
1997 546 n/a 0.0 20.3
1998 526 n/a 0.0 23.6
1999 582 44.5 13.1 36.6
2000 566 n/a 0.0 35.1
2001 534 43.0 12.4 41
2002 661 68.4 9.7 40.8
2003 661 68.4 9.7 40.8
2004 642 57.4 11.2 49.8
2005 621 53.4 11.6 53.7
2006 619 58.0 10.7 52.6
2007 536 63.0 8.5 49.9
2008 582 42.8 13.6 53.6
2009 637 46.1 13.8 60.5
2010 662 45.3 14.6 62.4
2011 718 56.6 12.6 60.6
2012 713 56.0 12.7 61.4
2013 727 53.0 13.7 63.5
2014 814 57.0 14.2 66.1
2015 879 65.0 13.5 71.8
2016 842 68.0 12.3 68.8
2017 819 52.6 15.5 72
2018 833 63.2 13.1 75
2019 851 68.0 12.5 79.9
2020 896 68.9 12.9 82
2021 819 74.8 10.9 n/a
2022 857 72.8 11.7 85.8
2023 855 61.7 13.8 81.5

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 Braddock Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 504 34.1 14.7 n/a
1990 504 32.9 15.3 n/a
1991 509 31.6 16.1 n/a
1992 524 32.2 16.2 n/a
1993 416 31.9 13.0 n/a
1994 415 24.9 n/a 22.7
1995 507 n/a 0.0 26.6
1996 507 n/a 0.0 26.6
1997 546 n/a 0.0 20.3
1998 526 n/a 0.0 23.6
1999 582 44.5 13.1 36.6
2000 566 n/a 0.0 35.1
2001 534 43.0 12.4 41
2002 661 68.4 9.7 40.8
2003 661 68.4 9.7 40.8
2004 642 57.4 11.2 49.8
2005 621 53.4 11.6 53.7
2006 619 58.0 10.7 52.6
2007 536 63.0 8.5 49.9
2008 582 42.8 13.6 53.6
2009 637 46.1 13.8 60.5
2010 662 45.3 14.6 62.4
2011 718 56.6 12.6 60.6
2012 713 56.0 12.7 61.4
2013 727 53.0 13.7 63.5
2014 814 57.0 14.2 66.1
2015 879 65.0 13.5 71.8
2016 842 68.0 12.3 68.8
2017 819 52.6 15.5 72
2018 833 63.2 13.1 75
2019 851 68.0 12.5 79.9
2020 896 68.9 12.9 82
2021 819 74.8 10.9 n/a
2022 857 72.8 11.7 85.8
2023 855 61.7 13.8 81.5

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 Braddock Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $914 (8.4%) $10,030 (91.6%) $10,944
2020 $973 (8.5%) $10,518 (91.5%) $11,491
2021 $1,009 (7.8%) $11,945 (92.2%) $12,954

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Braddock Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 765th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 1083rd of 1114 Elementary schools
 28%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Braddock Elementary)7342.5
 30.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)8571.3
 13.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Braddock Elementary)5038.3
 11.7%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)7269.6
 2.4%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Braddock Elementary)7635.7
 40.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)8673.8
 12.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Braddock Elementary)5837.7
 20.3%
   4th Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)7776.3
 0.8%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Braddock Elementary)8526.8
 58.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)7763
 14%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Braddock Elementary)8442.7
 41.3%
   5th Grade Science (Fairfax County Public Schools)8170.7
 10.3%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Braddock Elementary)7442.7
 31.3%
   5th Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)8075.6
 4.4%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Braddock Elementary)10090
 10%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)8775
 12%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7857
 21%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students851855
 0.5%
African American4322
 48.8%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian9574
 22.1%
Hispanic645687
 6.5%
Pacific Islander00
White6061
 1.7%
Two or More Races610
 66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients79.9%81.5%
 1.6%


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Students who attend Braddock Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Poe Middle
High : Annandale High

Students at Braddock Elementary are 80% Hispanic, 9% Asian, 7% White, 3% African American, 1% Two or more races.

Braddock Elementary ranks in the bottom 2.7% of Virginia elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 855 students attended Braddock Elementary.


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