Cameron Elementary

Summary:

Cameron Elementary is a public elementary school located in Alexandria, Virginia, serving grades PK-6 with a student population of 492. The school is part of the Fairfax County Public Schools district, which is ranked 41 out of 130 school districts in Virginia and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Cameron Elementary has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with higher percentages of Hispanic (36.38%) and Asian (18.9%) students, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom 10-15% of Virginia elementary schools over the past several years, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. This is significantly lower than the nearby Bush Hill Elementary and Clermont Elementary, which have 4-star ratings. Cameron Elementary's student performance on SOL (Standards of Learning) tests is also significantly lower than the Fairfax County and Virginia state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with only 53.7% of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 71.31% in Fairfax County and 70.11% statewide.

The high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Cameron Elementary, ranging from 64.84% to 67.89% over the past few years, suggests that the school serves a lower-income community, which may contribute to the lower academic performance. This is significantly higher than the nearby Bush Hill Elementary (27.76%) and Clermont Elementary (16.09%). While Cameron Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.6 to 13.9 over the past few years, the school's consistent underperformance suggests that there may be other factors, such as curriculum, instructional practices, or school leadership, that need to be addressed to improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 3434 Campbell Dr
       Alexandria, VA  22303


(703) 329-2100

District: Fairfax County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
977th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,738 Help


Students who attend Cameron Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Twain Middle
High:    Edison High

Student/teacher ratio:  13.9 Help
Number of students:  492

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
36.4%
White:
21.5%
Asian:
18.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  67.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Cameron Elementary ranks worse than 87.7% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 114th 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 15.27. (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 Cameron Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Fairfax County Public Schools District.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cameron Elementary is $12,738, which is the 35th highest among 137 elementary schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cameron Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Cameron Elementary 977th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Cameron 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 Cameron Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Cameron Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 30.65 861st 1062 18.9%
2006 35.64 827th 1071 22.8%
2007 21.01 988th 1083 8.8%
2008 44.36 716th 1081 33.8%
2009 63.04 381st 1082 64.8%
2010 52.76 594th 1113 46.6%
2011 53.16 577th 1117 48.3%
2012 50.91 613th 1117 45.1%
2013 22.12 968th 1120 13.6%
2014 7.88 1079th 1110 2.8%
2015 13.27 1040th 1100 5.5%
2016 24.63 931st 1096 15.1%
2017 24.27 945th 1099 14.0%
2018 19.12 975th 1097 11.1%
2019 23.18 952nd 1105 13.8%
2021 12.77 989th 1103 10.3%
2022 28.94 856th 1109 22.8%
2023 11.82 1005th 1114 9.8%
2024 15.27 977th 1114 12.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Cameron Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 35.42 205th 300 31.7%
2024 42.95 175th 306 42.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cameron Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 32.00 774th 1036 25.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Cameron Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 10.76 1015th 1100 7.7%
2024 18.58 947th 1098 13.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Cameron Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 14.31 979th 1093 10.4%
2024 14.69 982nd 1101 10.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Cameron Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 37.87 408th 579 29.5%
2024 45.04 366th 588 37.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Cameron Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 21.50 475th 564 15.8%
2024 34.49 427th 580 26.4%
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Rank History for White students at Cameron Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 12.43 923rd 984 6.2%
2024 9.58 941st 979 3.9%
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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.

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Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Sunday, September 22, 2019

Open Quote WE LOVE Cameron Elementary. I'm not sure why everyone rates it so low, but my son has really prospered there. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Cameron 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 379 379
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 382 382
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 376 376
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 385 385
1993 185 93 55 102 0 n/a n/a 0 435
1994 194 106 56 122 0 n/a n/a 0 478
1995 189 107 41 121 0 n/a n/a 0 458
1996 189 107 41 121 0 n/a n/a 0 458
1997 179 148 37 135 0 n/a n/a 0 499
1998 178 164 37 142 1 n/a n/a 0 522
1999 194 183 42 162 2 n/a n/a 0 583
2000 200 176 62 181 3 n/a n/a -4 618
2001 199 179 64 199 4 n/a n/a 0 645
2002 136 149 67 269 4 n/a n/a 27 652
2003 136 149 67 269 4 n/a n/a 27 652
2004 132 144 73 261 5 n/a n/a 28 643
2005 120 153 49 245 1 n/a n/a 28 596
2006 107 155 36 256 2 n/a n/a 33 589
2007 84 141 39 232 3 n/a n/a 31 530
2008 84 124 39 263 2 n/a n/a 32 544
2009 77 105 36 261 3 n/a n/a 37 519
2010 74 95 42 261 2 n/a n/a 32 506
2011 66 103 51 287 4 3 15 0 529
2012 82 115 51 276 3 3 18 0 548
2013 86 110 58 277 3 3 20 0 557
2014 62 112 59 281 1 1 24 0 540
2015 61 97 61 271 0 1 31 0 522
2016 66 104 64 256 1 4 26 0 521
2017 75 94 76 252 1 4 28 0 530
2018 107 65 82 235 4 3 27 0 523
2019 126 77 88 217 3 2 22 0 535
2020 123 70 92 212 2 0 23 0 522
2021 102 72 96 194 2 0 22 0 488
2022 96 90 87 191 1 3 24 0 492
2023 106 86 93 179 2 0 26 0 492

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 Cameron Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 379 28.8 13.1 n/a
1990 382 28.9 13.2 n/a
1991 376 29.9 12.5 n/a
1992 385 30.5 12.6 n/a
1993 435 36.9 11.8 n/a
1994 478 28.7 n/a 39.3
1995 458 n/a 0.0 46.7
1996 458 n/a 0.0 46.7
1997 499 n/a 0.0 42.7
1998 522 n/a 0.0 44.1
1999 583 42.6 13.7 54.2
2000 618 n/a 0.0 51.6
2001 645 47.0 13.7 55.7
2002 652 66.9 9.7 57.3
2003 652 66.9 9.7 57.3
2004 643 56.0 11.5 55.9
2005 596 55.0 10.8 56.9
2006 589 60.0 9.8 58.3
2007 530 61.8 8.6 62.5
2008 544 47.5 11.5 62.9
2009 519 47.5 10.9 61.4
2010 506 40.0 12.6 69.4
2011 529 40.0 13.2 66.4
2012 548 43.5 12.5 63.5
2013 557 44.0 12.6 58
2014 540 43.3 12.4 61.3
2015 522 39.0 13.3 57.1
2016 521 40.0 13.0 61
2017 530 38.4 13.8 56
2018 523 35.0 14.9 62
2019 535 41.7 12.8 65.2
2020 522 41.6 12.5 61.1
2021 488 41.9 11.6 n/a
2022 492 41.2 11.9 64.8
2023 492 35.2 13.9 67.9

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 Cameron Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 379 28.8 13.1 n/a
1990 382 28.9 13.2 n/a
1991 376 29.9 12.5 n/a
1992 385 30.5 12.6 n/a
1993 435 36.9 11.8 n/a
1994 478 28.7 n/a 39.3
1995 458 n/a 0.0 46.7
1996 458 n/a 0.0 46.7
1997 499 n/a 0.0 42.7
1998 522 n/a 0.0 44.1
1999 583 42.6 13.7 54.2
2000 618 n/a 0.0 51.6
2001 645 47.0 13.7 55.7
2002 652 66.9 9.7 57.3
2003 652 66.9 9.7 57.3
2004 643 56.0 11.5 55.9
2005 596 55.0 10.8 56.9
2006 589 60.0 9.8 58.3
2007 530 61.8 8.6 62.5
2008 544 47.5 11.5 62.9
2009 519 47.5 10.9 61.4
2010 506 40.0 12.6 69.4
2011 529 40.0 13.2 66.4
2012 548 43.5 12.5 63.5
2013 557 44.0 12.6 58
2014 540 43.3 12.4 61.3
2015 522 39.0 13.3 57.1
2016 521 40.0 13.0 61
2017 530 38.4 13.8 56
2018 523 35.0 14.9 62
2019 535 41.7 12.8 65.2
2020 522 41.6 12.5 61.1
2021 488 41.9 11.6 n/a
2022 492 41.2 11.9 64.8
2023 492 35.2 13.9 67.9

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 Cameron Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $839 (7.3%) $10,703 (92.7%) $11,541
2020 $858 (7.1%) $11,242 (92.9%) $12,101
2021 $721 (5.7%) $12,017 (94.3%) $12,738

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Cameron Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 952nd of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 1005th of 1114 Elementary schools
 4.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Cameron Elementary)6851.3
 16.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)8571.3
 13.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Cameron Elementary)4845.3
 2.7%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)7269.6
 2.4%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Cameron Elementary)5846.4
 11.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)8673.8
 12.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Cameron Elementary)5747.2
 9.8%
   4th Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)7776.3
 0.8%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Cameron Elementary)7746.2
 30.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)7763
 14%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Cameron Elementary)7943.1
 35.9%
   5th Grade Science (Fairfax County Public Schools)8170.7
 10.3%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Cameron Elementary)6751.1
 15.9%
   5th Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)8075.6
 4.4%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Cameron Elementary)8935.3
 53.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)8765.2
 21.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7857.8
 20.2%
6th Grade English Reading (Cameron Elementary)6558.1
 6.9%
   6th Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)8378.5
 4.5%
   6th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7770.4
 6.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Cameron Elementary)94100
 6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)8669
 17%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7855
 23%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students535492
 8%
African American7786
 11.7%
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian8893
 5.7%
Hispanic217179
 17.5%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White126106
 15.9%
Two or More Races2226
 18.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients65.2%67.9%
 2.7%


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Students who attend Cameron Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Twain Middle
High : Edison High

In the 2022-23 school year, 492 students attended Cameron Elementary.

Students at Cameron Elementary are 36% Hispanic, 22% White, 19% Asian, 17% African American, 5% Two or more races.

Cameron Elementary ranks in the bottom 12.3% of Virginia elementary schools.


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