Lemon Road Elementary

Summary:

Lemon Road Elementary is a high-performing public elementary school in Falls Church, Virginia, serving 538 students in grades PK-6. This school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, with exceptional academic performance and a diverse student population that sets it apart from many nearby schools.

Lemon Road Elementary's academic excellence is evident in its consistently high proficiency rates on SOL (Standards of Learning) tests, which significantly exceed the averages for Fairfax County Public Schools and the state of Virginia. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's 3rd-grade math proficiency rate was 86.67%, compared to 71.31% for Fairfax County and 70.11% for Virginia. The school's diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 30.3% White, 6.32% African American, 16.73% Hispanic, 37.73% Asian, and 8.55% two or more races, is a unique characteristic that sets it apart from some of the nearby schools, such as Oak Street Elementary and Kent Gardens Elementary, which tend to have a more homogeneous student population.

Lemon Road Elementary's exceptional performance extends beyond overall academic achievement, as the school also demonstrates strong results for specific student subgroups. For example, the school's Asian students rank among the top 19 to 24 elementary schools in Virginia, and its Hispanic and male students rank in the top 68 to 214 elementary schools in the state. This suggests that the school has implemented effective strategies to support the unique needs of diverse learners, ensuring that all students have the opportunity to thrive. When compared to other nearby schools, such as Timber Lane Elementary and Freedom Hill Elementary, Lemon Road Elementary stands out as a consistently high-performing institution that provides exceptional educational quality to the local community.


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Public PK, KG-6

 7230 Idylwood Rd
       Falls Church, VA  22043


(703) 714-6400

District: Fairfax County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
137th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,849 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  13.9 Help
Number of students:  538

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
37.7%
White:
30.3%
Hispanic:
16.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  16.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Lemon Road Elementary ranks better than 87.7% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 28th 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 84.08. (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 Lemon Road 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 Lemon Road Elementary is $10,849. 86 elementary schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lemon Road Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Lemon Road Elementary 137th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Lemon Road 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 Lemon Road Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Lemon Road Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 56.51 487th 1062 54.1%
2006 39.50 770th 1071 28.1%
2007 29.89 904th 1083 16.5%
2008 45.73 697th 1081 35.5%
2009 52.27 560th 1082 48.2%
2010 63.04 393rd 1113 64.7%
2011 72.08 240th 1117 78.5%
2012 80.44 124th 1117 88.9%
2013 71.40 279th 1120 75.1%
2014 89.19 36th 1110 96.8%
2015 77.32 187th 1100 83.0%
2016 74.16 238th 1096 78.3%
2017 81.57 131st 1099 88.1%
2018 75.90 210th 1097 80.9%
2019 75.08 242nd 1105 78.1%
2021 82.07 178th 1103 83.9%
2022 82.78 171st 1109 84.6%
2023 89.04 60th 1114 94.6%
2024 84.08 137th 1114 87.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Lemon Road Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 87.70 22nd 300 92.7%
2024 65.50 94th 306 69.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lemon Road Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 51.73 526th 1036 49.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Lemon Road Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 87.01 72nd 1100 93.5%
2024 84.11 115th 1098 89.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Lemon Road Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 74.00 55th 355 84.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Lemon Road Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 88.42 58th 1093 94.7%
2024 80.57 182nd 1101 83.5%
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Rank History for Asian students at Lemon Road Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 79.44 24th 230 89.6%
2024 79.90 19th 238 92.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Lemon Road Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 81.61 68th 564 87.9%
2024 62.28 214th 580 63.1%
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Rank History for White students at Lemon Road Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 78.80 126th 984 87.2%
2024 76.51 174th 979 82.2%
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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 Lemon Road 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 257 257
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 249 249
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 256 256
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 263 263
1993 131 12 54 40 0 n/a n/a 0 237
1994 118 16 48 45 1 n/a n/a 0 228
1995 132 11 32 54 2 n/a n/a 0 231
1996 132 11 32 54 2 n/a n/a 0 231
1997 127 9 41 47 2 n/a n/a 0 226
1998 141 9 35 47 1 n/a n/a 0 233
1999 176 13 50 49 1 n/a n/a 0 289
2000 182 14 58 46 1 n/a n/a -4 297
2001 168 13 62 47 1 n/a n/a 0 291
2002 145 9 57 73 0 n/a n/a 11 295
2003 145 9 57 73 0 n/a n/a 11 295
2004 135 8 67 63 1 n/a n/a 15 289
2005 140 12 72 81 1 n/a n/a 14 320
2006 120 16 58 79 2 n/a n/a 15 290
2007 134 20 47 82 2 n/a n/a 20 305
2008 127 16 46 81 2 n/a n/a 17 289
2009 135 13 41 65 0 n/a n/a 32 286
2010 114 17 46 81 2 n/a n/a 28 288
2011 113 16 46 80 1 0 13 0 269
2012 110 12 39 66 1 0 21 0 249
2013 131 14 47 103 0 0 27 0 322
2014 187 20 117 115 1 0 42 0 482
2015 209 20 117 111 1 0 50 0 508
2016 201 26 156 136 0 0 45 0 564
2017 214 26 185 126 1 0 41 0 593
2018 190 24 227 129 2 0 44 0 616
2019 195 24 222 113 2 0 45 0 601
2020 197 35 217 112 3 0 37 0 601
2021 154 31 218 90 1 0 37 0 531
2022 160 28 191 87 2 0 40 0 508
2023 163 34 203 90 2 0 46 0 538

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 Lemon Road Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 257 16.2 15.8 n/a
1990 249 17.7 14.0 n/a
1991 256 15.3 16.7 n/a
1992 263 15.6 16.8 n/a
1993 237 24.4 9.7 n/a
1994 228 13.7 n/a 26.8
1995 231 n/a 0.0 24.2
1996 231 n/a 0.0 24.2
1997 226 n/a 0.0 18.6
1998 233 n/a 0.0 17.6
1999 289 20.0 14.5 24.6
2000 297 n/a 0.0 25.9
2001 291 23.5 12.4 23.7
2002 295 32.5 9.1 25.7
2003 295 32.5 9.1 25.7
2004 289 25.9 11.2 26.3
2005 320 24.9 12.9 26.1
2006 290 24.0 12.1 22.5
2007 305 32.7 9.3 23.5
2008 289 21.1 13.7 22.1
2009 286 21.1 13.6 22.8
2010 288 17.8 16.1 30.4
2011 269 17.8 15.1 27.1
2012 249 22.3 11.1 26.1
2013 322 21.8 14.7 29.8
2014 482 31.7 15.2 20.7
2015 508 33.0 15.3 19.3
2016 564 34.0 16.5 17.4
2017 593 37.4 15.8 14.2
2018 616 37.2 16.5 18.8
2019 601 41.0 14.6 18.5
2020 601 40.2 14.9 16.1
2021 531 37.7 14.0 n/a
2022 508 36.0 14.0 19.1
2023 538 38.5 13.9 16.4

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 Lemon Road Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 257 16.2 15.8 n/a
1990 249 17.7 14.0 n/a
1991 256 15.3 16.7 n/a
1992 263 15.6 16.8 n/a
1993 237 24.4 9.7 n/a
1994 228 13.7 n/a 26.8
1995 231 n/a 0.0 24.2
1996 231 n/a 0.0 24.2
1997 226 n/a 0.0 18.6
1998 233 n/a 0.0 17.6
1999 289 20.0 14.5 24.6
2000 297 n/a 0.0 25.9
2001 291 23.5 12.4 23.7
2002 295 32.5 9.1 25.7
2003 295 32.5 9.1 25.7
2004 289 25.9 11.2 26.3
2005 320 24.9 12.9 26.1
2006 290 24.0 12.1 22.5
2007 305 32.7 9.3 23.5
2008 289 21.1 13.7 22.1
2009 286 21.1 13.6 22.8
2010 288 17.8 16.1 30.4
2011 269 17.8 15.1 27.1
2012 249 22.3 11.1 26.1
2013 322 21.8 14.7 29.8
2014 482 31.7 15.2 20.7
2015 508 33.0 15.3 19.3
2016 564 34.0 16.5 17.4
2017 593 37.4 15.8 14.2
2018 616 37.2 16.5 18.8
2019 601 41.0 14.6 18.5
2020 601 40.2 14.9 16.1
2021 531 37.7 14.0 n/a
2022 508 36.0 14.0 19.1
2023 538 38.5 13.9 16.4

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 Lemon Road Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $317 (3.3%) $9,202 (96.7%) $9,519
2020 $303 (3.1%) $9,405 (96.9%) $9,707
2021 $378 (3.5%) $10,472 (96.5%) $10,849

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Lemon Road Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 242nd of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 60th of 1114 Elementary schools
 16.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lemon Road Elementary)8594.1
 9.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)8571.3
 13.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Lemon Road Elementary)8191.7
 10.7%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)7269.6
 2.4%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lemon Road Elementary)9194.1
 3.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)8673.8
 12.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Lemon Road Elementary)8395.2
 12.2%
   4th Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)7776.3
 0.8%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lemon Road Elementary)9075
 15%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)7763
 14%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Lemon Road Elementary)9089.3
 0.7%
   5th Grade Science (Fairfax County Public Schools)8170.7
 10.3%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Lemon Road Elementary)8794
 7%
   5th Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)8075.6
 4.4%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Lemon Road Elementary)9371.4
 21.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)8765.2
 21.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7857.8
 20.2%
6th Grade English Reading (Lemon Road Elementary)8985.2
 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 (Lemon Road Elementary)100100
   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 Students601538
 10.5%
African American2434
 41.7%
American Indian22
Asian222203
 8.6%
Hispanic11390
 20.4%
Pacific Islander00
White195163
 16.4%
Two or More Races4546
 2.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients18.5%16.4%
 2.1%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 538 students attended Lemon Road Elementary.

Students at Lemon Road Elementary are 38% Asian, 30% White, 17% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 6% African American.

Lemon Road Elementary ranks 137th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Virginia Department of Education.

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