Groveton Elementary

Summary:

Groveton Elementary is a public magnet elementary school in Alexandria, Virginia, serving 779 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.

Despite having a relatively low student-teacher ratio, Groveton Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom 10% of Virginia elementary schools, with significantly lower proficiency rates on state assessments compared to the district and state averages. The school's diverse student population, with a high percentage of students from low-income families (71.25% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch), likely contributes to these academic challenges. While White students at Groveton perform relatively better, Hispanic and English Language Learner students, as well as students from low-income backgrounds, struggle to keep up with their peers at the school and across the state.

Groveton Elementary's academic performance has steadily declined over the past decade, and it lags behind nearby schools like Belle View Elementary, Hollin Meadows Elementary, and Mount Vernon Woods Elementary, which have higher proficiency rates and better statewide rankings. Addressing the unique needs of Groveton's diverse student population and providing targeted interventions may be crucial in improving the school's overall academic performance.


Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-6

 6900 Harrison Ln
       Alexandria, VA  22306


(703) 718-8000

District: Fairfax County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1000th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,277 Help


Students who attend Groveton Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Sandburg Middle
High:    West Potomac High

Student/teacher ratio:  13.4 Help
Number of students:  779

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
58.8%
African American:
17.3%
White:
15.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  71.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Groveton Elementary ranks worse than 89.8% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 117th 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 12.39. (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 Groveton 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 Groveton Elementary is $12,277, which is the 54th highest among 137 elementary schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Groveton Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Groveton Elementary 1000th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Groveton 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 Groveton Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Groveton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 43.17 680th 1062 36.0%
2006 54.69 525th 1071 51.0%
2007 27.21 931st 1083 14.0%
2008 33.05 857th 1081 20.7%
2009 35.84 850th 1082 21.4%
2010 40.25 824th 1113 26.0%
2011 39.86 803rd 1117 28.1%
2012 38.88 810th 1117 27.5%
2013 28.52 897th 1120 19.9%
2014 39.46 753rd 1110 32.2%
2015 26.29 916th 1100 16.7%
2016 23.59 943rd 1096 14.0%
2017 19.87 977th 1099 11.1%
2018 17.24 985th 1097 10.2%
2019 18.34 994th 1105 10.0%
2021 9.14 1020th 1103 7.5%
2022 12.85 1002nd 1109 9.6%
2023 9.80 1030th 1114 7.5%
2024 12.39 1000th 1114 10.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Groveton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 18.01 276th 300 8.0%
2024 23.80 255th 306 16.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Groveton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 14.79 950th 1036 8.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Groveton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 9.22 1032nd 1100 6.2%
2024 13.52 986th 1098 10.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Groveton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 11.86 1001st 1093 8.4%
2024 15.89 969th 1101 12.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Groveton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 45.17 361st 579 37.7%
2024 54.00 289th 588 50.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Groveton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 11.57 531st 564 5.9%
2024 14.82 523rd 580 9.8%
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Rank History for White students at Groveton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 67.69 299th 984 69.6%
2024 70.27 258th 979 73.6%
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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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by a parent
Thursday, January 22, 2015

Open Quote Groveton it is a community-based school, the administration & staff are very attentive and make every effort to communicate & collaborate on your childs' needs academically. Groveton offers the Level III Advanced Academic Program (AAP) & have a resident AAP teacher. Top rated, the administration has fostered a culture of caring and devotion to their children. I would not be fooled by the numbers offered by anyone! They do not offer a true evaluation for Groveton's Academic Achievement Levels for individual growth. But if numbers are the only tool you use to evaluate a school... Vantage Kingsbrooke evaluation numbers are higher then the national average. Our children attend Groveton Elementary School and we love our school and staff! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Groveton 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 676 676
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 707 707
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 682 682
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 699 699
1993 264 185 57 80 5 n/a n/a 0 591
1994 251 186 63 71 4 n/a n/a 0 575
1995 209 192 77 69 3 n/a n/a 0 550
1996 209 192 77 69 3 n/a n/a 0 550
1997 194 196 71 69 4 n/a n/a 0 534
1998 195 191 74 71 2 n/a n/a 0 533
1999 205 198 78 76 4 n/a n/a 0 561
2000 179 189 83 84 4 n/a n/a -4 535
2001 156 183 86 87 5 n/a n/a 0 517
2002 121 166 88 102 5 n/a n/a 24 506
2003 121 166 88 102 5 n/a n/a 24 506
2004 100 182 104 129 5 n/a n/a 35 555
2005 86 168 89 150 4 n/a n/a 25 522
2006 91 156 81 159 3 n/a n/a 31 521
2007 76 175 77 183 2 n/a n/a 25 538
2008 84 213 82 181 0 n/a n/a 35 595
2009 75 224 65 206 0 n/a n/a 40 610
2010 86 244 78 248 3 n/a n/a 39 698
2011 100 210 73 296 3 1 17 0 700
2012 98 203 80 319 4 1 17 0 722
2013 80 209 80 338 7 2 19 0 735
2014 91 207 83 381 7 2 19 0 790
2015 76 189 84 423 9 0 22 0 803
2016 83 186 80 429 5 0 18 0 801
2017 85 181 78 440 3 0 26 0 813
2018 82 168 68 454 2 2 19 0 795
2019 90 148 77 422 2 0 20 0 759
2020 102 146 57 439 0 0 25 0 769
2021 106 147 51 391 1 0 22 0 718
2022 115 142 52 417 1 0 26 0 753
2023 120 135 40 458 1 0 25 0 779

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 Groveton Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 676 37.9 17.8 n/a
1990 707 43.2 16.3 n/a
1991 682 43.8 15.5 n/a
1992 699 44.6 15.6 n/a
1993 591 42.0 14.1 n/a
1994 575 34.6 n/a 28.9
1995 550 n/a 0.0 34.5
1996 550 n/a 0.0 34.5
1997 534 n/a 0.0 35
1998 533 n/a 0.0 39.4
1999 561 42.6 13.2 46.5
2000 535 n/a 0.0 50.6
2001 517 38.5 13.4 50.1
2002 506 56.0 9.0 51.9
2003 506 56.0 9.0 51.9
2004 555 46.8 11.9 55.2
2005 522 45.3 11.5 59.4
2006 521 51.0 10.2 57.8
2007 538 56.1 9.6 58.3
2008 595 44.8 13.3 61.6
2009 610 46.2 13.2 64.9
2010 698 44.2 15.7 67.1
2011 700 49.7 14.0 65.6
2012 722 60.7 11.8 65.9
2013 735 59.2 12.4 68.4
2014 790 62.5 12.6 68.1
2015 803 61.0 13.1 69.7
2016 801 64.0 12.5 68.4
2017 813 47.3 17.1 64.8
2018 795 59.4 13.3 66.3
2019 759 58.5 12.9 79.8
2020 769 56.1 13.6 83
2021 718 56.8 12.6 n/a
2022 753 55.0 13.6 84.7
2023 779 58.0 13.4 71.2

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 Groveton Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 676 37.9 17.8 n/a
1990 707 43.2 16.3 n/a
1991 682 43.8 15.5 n/a
1992 699 44.6 15.6 n/a
1993 591 42.0 14.1 n/a
1994 575 34.6 n/a 28.9
1995 550 n/a 0.0 34.5
1996 550 n/a 0.0 34.5
1997 534 n/a 0.0 35
1998 533 n/a 0.0 39.4
1999 561 42.6 13.2 46.5
2000 535 n/a 0.0 50.6
2001 517 38.5 13.4 50.1
2002 506 56.0 9.0 51.9
2003 506 56.0 9.0 51.9
2004 555 46.8 11.9 55.2
2005 522 45.3 11.5 59.4
2006 521 51.0 10.2 57.8
2007 538 56.1 9.6 58.3
2008 595 44.8 13.3 61.6
2009 610 46.2 13.2 64.9
2010 698 44.2 15.7 67.1
2011 700 49.7 14.0 65.6
2012 722 60.7 11.8 65.9
2013 735 59.2 12.4 68.4
2014 790 62.5 12.6 68.1
2015 803 61.0 13.1 69.7
2016 801 64.0 12.5 68.4
2017 813 47.3 17.1 64.8
2018 795 59.4 13.3 66.3
2019 759 58.5 12.9 79.8
2020 769 56.1 13.6 83
2021 718 56.8 12.6 n/a
2022 753 55.0 13.6 84.7
2023 779 58.0 13.4 71.2

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 Groveton Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $698 (6.3%) $10,455 (93.7%) $11,153
2020 $688 (6.1%) $10,651 (93.9%) $11,339
2021 $915 (7.5%) $11,362 (92.5%) $12,277

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Groveton 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 994th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 1030th of 1114 Elementary schools
 2.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Groveton Elementary)7047.2
 22.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)8571.3
 13.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Groveton Elementary)4948
 1%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)7269.6
 2.4%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Groveton Elementary)6341
 22%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)8673.8
 12.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Groveton Elementary)6052
 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 (Groveton Elementary)6822.4
 45.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)7763
 14%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Groveton Elementary)8348.1
 34.9%
   5th Grade Science (Fairfax County Public Schools)8170.7
 10.3%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Groveton Elementary)5251.5
 0.5%
   5th Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)8075.6
 4.4%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Groveton Elementary)8121.9
 59.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)8765.2
 21.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7857.8
 20.2%
6th Grade English Reading (Groveton Elementary)5854.2
 3.8%
   6th Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)8378.5
 4.5%
   6th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7770.4
 6.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Groveton Elementary)10069
 31%
   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 Students759779
 2.6%
African American148135
 8.8%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian7740
 48.1%
Hispanic422458
 8.5%
Pacific Islander00
White90120
 33.3%
Two or More Races2025
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients79.8%71.2%
 8.6%


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Students at Groveton Elementary are 59% Hispanic, 17% African American, 15% White, 5% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

Students who attend Groveton Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Sandburg Middle
High : West Potomac High

Groveton Elementary ranks in the bottom 10.2% of Virginia elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 779 students attended Groveton Elementary.


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