Franconia Elementary

Summary:

Franconia Elementary is a public elementary school in Alexandria, Virginia, serving 524 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Fairfax County Public Schools district, which is ranked 41 out of 130 school districts in Virginia.

Franconia Elementary has a relatively diverse student population, with 40.27% White, 16.03% African American, 19.27% Hispanic, and 16.79% Asian students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by SOL (Standards of Learning) test scores, is generally lower than the Fairfax County and Virginia state averages across various grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Franconia Elementary's 3rd grade math proficiency rate was 69.23%, compared to 71.31% for Fairfax County and 70.11% for Virginia. The school has consistently ranked in the lower half of Virginia elementary schools, with a ranking between 641 and 753 out of 1,114 schools over the past several years.

Franconia Elementary's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups. The school ranks highly for African American students (116 out of 588 VA elementary schools) and Hispanic students (273 out of 580 VA elementary schools), but much lower for White students (775 out of 979 VA elementary schools) and Asian students (209 out of 230 VA elementary schools). This suggests that socioeconomic factors may be a contributing factor to the school's lower academic performance compared to some of the higher-performing nearby schools, such as Clermont Elementary, Hayfield Elementary, and Springfield Estates Elementary.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 6301 Beulah St
       Alexandria, VA  22310


(703) 822-2200

District: Fairfax County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
641st of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,426 Help


Students who attend Franconia Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Twain Middle
High:    Edison High

Student/teacher ratio:  13.7 Help
Number of students:  489

Racial breakdown:

White:
43.1%
Hispanic:
20.9%
African American:
15.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  30.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Franconia Elementary ranks worse than 57.5% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 82nd 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 47.93. (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 Franconia Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (43.1%), Hispanic (20.9%), African American (15.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 30.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Franconia Elementary is 13.7, which is the 64th best among 137 elementary schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Franconia Elementary is $10,426. 97 elementary schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Franconia Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Franconia Elementary 641st of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Franconia 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 Franconia Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Franconia Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 58.21 465th 1062 56.2%
2006 53.65 543rd 1071 49.3%
2007 28.61 917th 1083 15.3%
2008 31.31 878th 1081 18.8%
2009 40.07 784th 1082 27.5%
2010 68.33 301st 1113 73.0%
2011 42.61 751st 1117 32.8%
2012 44.16 715th 1117 36.0%
2013 38.54 778th 1120 30.5%
2014 47.00 647th 1110 41.7%
2015 44.99 702nd 1100 36.2%
2016 46.93 675th 1096 38.4%
2017 59.58 464th 1099 57.8%
2018 48.01 660th 1097 39.8%
2019 50.55 625th 1105 43.4%
2021 35.65 753rd 1103 31.7%
2022 37.77 752nd 1109 32.2%
2023 44.25 674th 1114 39.5%
2024 47.93 641st 1114 42.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Franconia Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 43.55 163rd 300 45.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Franconia Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 36.25 724th 1036 30.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Franconia Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 43.75 665th 1100 39.5%
2024 49.78 615th 1098 44.0%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Franconia Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 13.50 184th 195 5.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Franconia Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 43.51 673rd 1093 38.4%
2024 44.49 677th 1101 38.5%
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Rank History for Asian students at Franconia Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 17.29 209th 230 9.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Franconia Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 65.05 194th 579 66.5%
2024 76.07 116th 588 80.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Franconia Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 50.60 308th 564 45.4%
2024 55.18 273rd 580 52.9%
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Rank History for White students at Franconia Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 36.81 695th 984 29.4%
2024 29.81 775th 979 20.8%
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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 Franconia 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 522 522
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 537 537
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 559 559
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 574 574
1993 375 80 98 29 0 n/a n/a 0 582
1994 387 98 102 32 2 n/a n/a 0 621
1995 209 51 70 38 1 n/a n/a 0 369
1996 209 51 70 38 1 n/a n/a 0 369
1997 207 64 80 46 1 n/a n/a 0 398
1998 189 79 70 48 1 n/a n/a 0 387
1999 233 99 73 48 5 n/a n/a 0 458
2000 247 85 89 47 5 n/a n/a -4 469
2001 241 86 94 57 3 n/a n/a 0 481
2002 180 74 91 82 1 n/a n/a 25 453
2003 180 74 91 82 1 n/a n/a 25 453
2004 161 71 91 80 1 n/a n/a 33 437
2005 165 81 93 65 2 n/a n/a 25 431
2006 187 81 99 81 2 n/a n/a 31 481
2007 177 76 101 86 1 n/a n/a 35 476
2008 167 71 100 90 1 n/a n/a 42 471
2009 159 81 100 86 0 n/a n/a 38 464
2010 172 102 96 78 0 n/a n/a 52 500
2011 178 112 99 113 1 0 31 0 534
2012 186 115 96 118 1 0 33 0 549
2013 188 108 95 119 1 1 36 0 548
2014 205 106 94 121 1 1 40 0 568
2015 193 96 84 119 1 1 33 0 527
2016 175 84 86 110 1 1 34 0 491
2017 198 87 80 112 7 1 37 0 522
2018 220 76 82 115 4 1 45 0 543
2019 218 83 78 112 5 0 38 0 534
2020 232 94 95 122 7 0 42 0 592
2021 218 96 90 110 4 1 39 0 558
2022 206 84 94 106 3 1 39 0 533
2023 211 84 88 101 2 2 36 0 524
2024 211 76 67 102 1 0 32 0 489

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 Franconia Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 522 26.0 20.0 n/a
1990 537 25.6 20.9 n/a
1991 559 26.9 20.7 n/a
1992 574 27.4 20.9 n/a
1993 582 28.8 20.2 n/a
1994 621 37.3 n/a 16.6
1995 369 n/a 0.0 19.8
1996 369 n/a 0.0 19.8
1997 398 n/a 0.0 26.1
1998 387 n/a 0.0 24
1999 458 32.5 14.1 24.2
2000 469 n/a 0.0 21.6
2001 481 32.0 15.0 19.5
2002 453 42.5 10.7 24.3
2003 453 42.5 10.7 24.3
2004 437 35.0 12.5 27.5
2005 431 34.0 12.7 23.2
2006 481 40.0 12.0 20
2007 476 41.7 11.4 25.4
2008 471 31.3 15.0 25.2
2009 464 29.6 15.7 25.1
2010 500 27.2 18.3 30.6
2011 534 28.4 18.8 25.5
2012 549 33.5 16.3 26.8
2013 548 33.2 16.4 25
2014 568 34.0 16.7 23.1
2015 527 32.0 16.4 29.2
2016 491 32.0 15.3 27.1
2017 522 31.5 16.5 22
2018 543 32.0 16.9 24.3
2019 534 33.7 15.8 24.9
2020 592 36.6 16.1 24.2
2021 558 38.6 14.4 n/a
2022 533 37.5 14.1 26.8
2023 524 34.5 15.1 27.9
2024 489 35.4 13.7 30.7

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 Franconia Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 522 26.0 20.0 n/a
1990 537 25.6 20.9 n/a
1991 559 26.9 20.7 n/a
1992 574 27.4 20.9 n/a
1993 582 28.8 20.2 n/a
1994 621 37.3 n/a 16.6
1995 369 n/a 0.0 19.8
1996 369 n/a 0.0 19.8
1997 398 n/a 0.0 26.1
1998 387 n/a 0.0 24
1999 458 32.5 14.1 24.2
2000 469 n/a 0.0 21.6
2001 481 32.0 15.0 19.5
2002 453 42.5 10.7 24.3
2003 453 42.5 10.7 24.3
2004 437 35.0 12.5 27.5
2005 431 34.0 12.7 23.2
2006 481 40.0 12.0 20
2007 476 41.7 11.4 25.4
2008 471 31.3 15.0 25.2
2009 464 29.6 15.7 25.1
2010 500 27.2 18.3 30.6
2011 534 28.4 18.8 25.5
2012 549 33.5 16.3 26.8
2013 548 33.2 16.4 25
2014 568 34.0 16.7 23.1
2015 527 32.0 16.4 29.2
2016 491 32.0 15.3 27.1
2017 522 31.5 16.5 22
2018 543 32.0 16.9 24.3
2019 534 33.7 15.8 24.9
2020 592 36.6 16.1 24.2
2021 558 38.6 14.4 n/a
2022 533 37.5 14.1 26.8
2023 524 34.5 15.1 27.9
2024 489 35.4 13.7 30.7

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Franconia Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $255 (2.9%) $8,668 (97.1%) $8,923
2020 $234 (2.5%) $9,088 (97.5%) $9,323
2021 $314 (3.0%) $10,112 (97.0%) $10,426

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Franconia 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 625th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 674th of 1114 Elementary schools
 3.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Franconia Elementary)8463.9
 20.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)8571.3
 13.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Franconia Elementary)6962.5
 6.5%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)7269.6
 2.4%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Franconia Elementary)8265.8
 16.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)8673.8
 12.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Franconia Elementary)7575
   4th Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)7776.3
 0.8%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Franconia Elementary)6753.9
 13.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)7763
 14%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Franconia Elementary)7966.7
 12.3%
   5th Grade Science (Fairfax County Public Schools)8170.7
 10.3%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Franconia Elementary)8170.2
 10.9%
   5th Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)8075.6
 4.4%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Franconia Elementary)8863.3
 24.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)8765.2
 21.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7857.8
 20.2%
6th Grade English Reading (Franconia Elementary)8564
 21%
   6th Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)8378.5
 4.5%
   6th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7770.4
 6.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Franconia Elementary)93100
 7%
   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 Students534524
 1.9%
African American8384
 1.2%
American Indian52
 60%
Asian7888
 12.8%
Hispanic112101
 9.8%
Pacific Islander02
White218211
 3.2%
Two or More Races3836
 5.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients24.9%27.9%
 3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Franconia Elementary

In the 2023-24 school year, 489 students attended Franconia Elementary.

Students who attend Franconia Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Twain Middle
High : Edison High

Students at Franconia Elementary are 43% White, 21% Hispanic, 16% African American, 14% Asian, 7% Two or more races.

Franconia Elementary ranks 641st of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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