Little Run Elementary

Summary:

Little Run Elementary is a public elementary school in Fairfax, Virginia, serving 308 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 and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Little Run Elementary stands out for its diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic (26.3%) and Asian (19.16%) students compared to nearby schools like Mantua Elementary (47.85% White) and Wakefield Forest Elementary (60.6% White). Academically, the school's students generally perform better on SOL (Standards of Learning) tests, particularly in mathematics and English reading, compared to the Fairfax County Public Schools and Virginia state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 86.21% of 6th-grade students at Little Run Elementary were proficient or better in SOL Mathematics, compared to 65.3% for Fairfax County and 59.41% for Virginia. Additionally, the school has a lower student-teacher ratio of 11.6, which may contribute to its strong academic performance.

While Little Run Elementary outperforms many nearby schools, the Fairfax County Public Schools district as a whole demonstrates a range of academic performance, with some schools like Braddock Elementary and Daniels Run Elementary having lower academic achievement. This highlights the importance of addressing equity and providing additional resources to support students from disadvantaged backgrounds, as the socioeconomic differences among the schools may contribute to the observed performance gaps. Overall, Little Run Elementary's consistent high performance and diverse student population make it a standout elementary school within the Fairfax County Public Schools district.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 4511 Olley Ln
       Fairfax, VA  22032


(703) 503-3500

District: Fairfax County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
496th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,887 Help


Students who attend Little Run Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Frost Middle
High:    Woodson High

Student/teacher ratio:  11.6 Help
Number of students:  308

Racial breakdown:

White:
42.2%
Hispanic:
26.3%
Asian:
19.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  24.4% Help


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Compare Details Little Run Elementary ranks better than 55.5% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 70th 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 59.36. (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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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Little Run Elementary is $15,887, which is the 4th highest among 137 elementary schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Little Run Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Little Run Elementary 496th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Little Run 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 Little Run Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Little Run Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 66.68 321st 1062 69.8%
2006 56.69 488th 1071 54.4%
2007 28.45 919th 1083 15.1%
2008 54.26 535th 1081 50.5%
2009 43.32 736th 1082 32.0%
2010 56.23 526th 1113 52.7%
2011 62.40 405th 1117 63.7%
2012 70.94 265th 1117 76.3%
2013 57.76 477th 1120 57.4%
2014 66.18 346th 1110 68.8%
2015 59.36 485th 1100 55.9%
2016 65.83 376th 1096 65.7%
2017 61.70 432nd 1099 60.7%
2018 64.84 398th 1097 63.7%
2019 69.48 333rd 1105 69.9%
2021 72.19 307th 1103 72.2%
2022 66.60 391st 1109 64.7%
2023 69.61 350th 1114 68.6%
2024 59.36 496th 1114 55.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Little Run Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 64.05 364th 1036 64.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Little Run Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 67.76 352nd 1100 68.0%
2024 60.62 458th 1098 58.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Little Run Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 72.42 65th 324 79.9%
2024 52.05 209th 355 41.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Little Run Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 71.57 295th 1093 73.0%
2024 60.61 462nd 1101 58.0%
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Rank History for White students at Little Run Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 60.47 406th 984 58.7%
2024 64.93 352nd 979 64.0%
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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 Little Run 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 355 355
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 386 386
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 411 411
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 421 421
1993 260 16 87 33 1 n/a n/a 0 397
1994 220 17 71 30 2 n/a n/a 0 340
1995 214 19 72 43 4 n/a n/a 0 352
1996 214 19 72 43 4 n/a n/a 0 352
1997 201 20 85 49 3 n/a n/a 0 358
1998 208 19 71 62 1 n/a n/a 0 361
1999 212 14 62 65 1 n/a n/a 0 354
2000 212 20 68 69 1 n/a n/a -4 366
2001 197 16 77 80 2 n/a n/a 0 372
2002 190 25 81 93 2 n/a n/a 10 401
2003 190 25 81 93 2 n/a n/a 10 401
2004 189 12 81 87 3 n/a n/a 16 388
2005 191 10 78 77 2 n/a n/a 20 378
2006 192 22 70 77 2 n/a n/a 22 385
2007 179 28 55 84 2 n/a n/a 20 368
2008 189 15 61 78 2 n/a n/a 29 374
2009 165 12 63 76 1 n/a n/a 27 344
2010 149 8 80 74 1 n/a n/a 25 337
2011 132 15 94 83 1 0 11 0 336
2012 120 17 112 80 2 1 11 0 343
2013 120 12 113 96 1 1 16 0 359
2014 110 18 108 92 0 1 22 0 351
2015 126 17 99 80 0 0 19 0 341
2016 122 16 96 77 0 0 24 0 335
2017 125 21 101 81 0 0 19 0 347
2018 145 17 92 83 0 0 20 0 357
2019 145 15 83 77 0 0 16 0 336
2020 148 18 77 68 0 0 15 0 326
2021 133 21 64 66 0 0 6 0 290
2022 127 22 59 74 0 0 13 0 295
2023 130 21 59 81 0 0 17 0 308

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Little Run Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 355 21.1 16.8 n/a
1990 386 22.2 17.3 n/a
1991 411 23.7 17.3 n/a
1992 421 24.1 17.4 n/a
1993 397 24.6 16.1 n/a
1994 340 20.4 n/a 10.3
1995 352 n/a 0.0 13.6
1996 352 n/a 0.0 13.6
1997 358 n/a 0.0 17.3
1998 361 n/a 0.0 16.3
1999 354 22.2 15.9 23.7
2000 366 n/a 0.0 20
2001 372 29.0 12.8 17.7
2002 401 36.0 11.1 21.7
2003 401 36.0 11.1 21.7
2004 388 31.8 12.2 14.5
2005 378 28.8 13.1 14.5
2006 385 31.0 12.4 14.9
2007 368 36.8 10.0 20.1
2008 374 25.5 14.7 18.8
2009 344 24.5 14.0 18.6
2010 337 22.0 15.3 24
2011 336 23.2 14.4 22.3
2012 343 29.7 11.5 24.8
2013 359 28.8 12.4 25.9
2014 351 30.8 11.3 28.5
2015 341 32.0 10.6 27.9
2016 335 31.0 10.8 27.5
2017 347 28.6 12.1 24.8
2018 357 28.9 12.3 31.1
2019 336 29.1 11.5 23.8
2020 326 28.7 11.3 22.4
2021 290 29.0 9.9 n/a
2022 295 28.9 10.2 24.7
2023 308 26.5 11.6 24.4

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 Little Run Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 355 21.1 16.8 n/a
1990 386 22.2 17.3 n/a
1991 411 23.7 17.3 n/a
1992 421 24.1 17.4 n/a
1993 397 24.6 16.1 n/a
1994 340 20.4 n/a 10.3
1995 352 n/a 0.0 13.6
1996 352 n/a 0.0 13.6
1997 358 n/a 0.0 17.3
1998 361 n/a 0.0 16.3
1999 354 22.2 15.9 23.7
2000 366 n/a 0.0 20
2001 372 29.0 12.8 17.7
2002 401 36.0 11.1 21.7
2003 401 36.0 11.1 21.7
2004 388 31.8 12.2 14.5
2005 378 28.8 13.1 14.5
2006 385 31.0 12.4 14.9
2007 368 36.8 10.0 20.1
2008 374 25.5 14.7 18.8
2009 344 24.5 14.0 18.6
2010 337 22.0 15.3 24
2011 336 23.2 14.4 22.3
2012 343 29.7 11.5 24.8
2013 359 28.8 12.4 25.9
2014 351 30.8 11.3 28.5
2015 341 32.0 10.6 27.9
2016 335 31.0 10.8 27.5
2017 347 28.6 12.1 24.8
2018 357 28.9 12.3 31.1
2019 336 29.1 11.5 23.8
2020 326 28.7 11.3 22.4
2021 290 29.0 9.9 n/a
2022 295 28.9 10.2 24.7
2023 308 26.5 11.6 24.4

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Little Run Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $361 (2.7%) $12,932 (97.3%) $13,293
2020 $363 (2.5%) $14,034 (97.5%) $14,397
2021 $484 (3.0%) $15,402 (96.9%) $15,887

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Little Run Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 333rd of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 350th of 1114 Elementary schools
 1.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Little Run Elementary)8686.5
 0.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)8571.3
 13.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Little Run Elementary)8175
 6%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)7269.6
 2.4%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Little Run Elementary)9066.7
 23.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)8673.8
 12.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Little Run Elementary)8077.8
 2.2%
   4th Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)7776.3
 0.8%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Little Run Elementary)8573.5
 11.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)7763
 14%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Little Run Elementary)9064.7
 25.3%
   5th Grade Science (Fairfax County Public Schools)8170.7
 10.3%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Little Run Elementary)7981.3
 2.3%
   5th Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)8075.6
 4.4%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Little Run Elementary)9080
 10%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)8765.2
 21.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7857.8
 20.2%
6th Grade English Reading (Little Run Elementary)9080.4
 9.6%
   6th Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)8378.5
 4.5%
   6th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7770.4
 6.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Little Run 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 Students336308
 8.3%
African American1521
 40%
American Indian00
Asian8359
 28.9%
Hispanic7781
 5.2%
Pacific Islander00
White145130
 10.3%
Two or More Races1617
 6.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients23.8%24.4%
 0.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Little Run Elementary

Students at Little Run Elementary are 42% White, 26% Hispanic, 19% Asian, 7% African American, 6% Two or more races.

Students who attend Little Run Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Frost Middle
High : Woodson High

Little Run Elementary ranks 496th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 308 students attended Little Run Elementary.


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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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