North Springfield Elementary

Summary:

North Springfield Elementary is a public elementary school in Springfield, Virginia, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 484 students. The school is part of the Fairfax County Public Schools district, which is ranked 41 out of 130 school districts in Virginia.

North Springfield Elementary has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup that is more varied than some nearby schools like Keene Mill Elementary and West Springfield Elementary. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by SOL test scores, is generally lower than the Fairfax County and Virginia state averages. North Springfield Elementary has a low statewide ranking, between 606 and 931 out of 1,103 to 1,114 Virginia elementary schools, and has been rated 1 or 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, indicating below-average performance.

The school's performance on SOL tests varies significantly among different student subgroups, with Asian and White students generally performing better than Hispanic and English Language Learner (ELL) students. North Springfield Elementary also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 44.63% to 50.66% over the past few years, suggesting a higher proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds compared to some nearby schools. These factors may be contributing to the school's declining academic performance and achievement gaps among student subgroups.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 7602 Heming Court
       Springfield, VA  22151


(703) 658-5500

District: Fairfax County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
931st of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,398 Help


Students who attend North Springfield Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Holmes Middle
High:    Annandale High

Student/teacher ratio:  11.6 Help
Number of students:  484

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
37.8%
White:
30.6%
Asian:
19.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  44.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details North Springfield Elementary ranks worse than 83.6% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 110th 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 21.11. (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 North Springfield 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 North Springfield Elementary is $16,398, which is the 3rd highest among 137 elementary schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

North Springfield Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks North Springfield Elementary 931st of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See North Springfield Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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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 North Springfield Elementary

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Rank History for all students at North Springfield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 64.53 361st 1062 66.0%
2006 44.64 698th 1071 34.8%
2007 45.23 683rd 1083 36.9%
2008 41.60 744th 1081 31.2%
2009 51.83 568th 1082 47.5%
2010 59.50 460th 1113 58.7%
2011 52.68 587th 1117 47.4%
2012 60.52 434th 1117 61.1%
2013 48.11 625th 1120 44.2%
2014 53.37 545th 1110 50.9%
2015 34.76 828th 1100 24.7%
2016 47.50 664th 1096 39.4%
2017 52.53 586th 1099 46.7%
2018 49.71 628th 1097 42.8%
2019 61.03 478th 1105 56.7%
2021 49.07 606th 1103 45.1%
2022 39.23 727th 1109 34.4%
2023 27.44 867th 1114 22.2%
2024 21.11 931st 1114 16.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at North Springfield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 37.22 198th 300 34.0%
2024 40.50 183rd 306 40.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at North Springfield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 18.64 914th 1036 11.8%
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Rank History for Female students at North Springfield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 24.61 895th 1100 18.6%
2024 22.53 913th 1098 16.8%
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Rank History for Male students at North Springfield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 33.51 789th 1093 27.8%
2024 25.52 886th 1101 19.5%
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Rank History for Asian students at North Springfield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 10.99 215th 230 6.5%
2024 16.07 218th 238 8.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at North Springfield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 25.72 456th 564 19.1%
2024 19.41 500th 580 13.8%
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Rank History for White students at North Springfield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 43.22 624th 984 36.6%
2024 32.10 755th 979 22.9%
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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.

North Springfield Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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All ratings (Avg rating: 4.3)
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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, April 13, 2022

Open Quote All the teacher wanted to talk about teaching diversity and being kids being able "to express themselves" than grades. I had to keep asking how she was doing academically. I never know what the grades are until the report card comes out. No homework--ever. Child learning the same identical thing she learned in school last year (we moved from a different state). Very lack on bullying...they address it but with the kids speaking to each other and the bully is supposed to apologize. Even with physical hitting, no punishment is given. Teachers are nice and I can always reach them with problems but I think the focus on learning has got to get better. Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, November 13, 2015

Open Quote The administration is fantastic. I love my daughter's teachers, and currently I am impressed that there is an emphasis on raising a socially contentious and curious learners rather than on test scores. Close Quote



Enrollment information for North Springfield 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 456 456
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 487 487
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 494 494
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 509 509
1993 333 31 50 13 2 n/a n/a 0 429
1994 337 32 48 13 1 n/a n/a 0 431
1995 318 33 62 30 0 n/a n/a 0 443
1996 318 33 62 30 0 n/a n/a 0 443
1997 331 44 76 31 0 n/a n/a 0 482
1998 342 34 81 29 0 n/a n/a 0 486
1999 311 31 85 33 1 n/a n/a 0 461
2000 307 26 98 39 4 n/a n/a -4 470
2001 293 42 105 44 2 n/a n/a 0 486
2002 227 41 116 69 3 n/a n/a 26 482
2003 227 41 116 69 3 n/a n/a 26 482
2004 205 35 109 79 2 n/a n/a 28 458
2005 220 33 112 90 1 n/a n/a 26 482
2006 186 43 105 121 2 n/a n/a 38 495
2007 185 53 117 135 1 n/a n/a 42 533
2008 184 48 130 139 0 n/a n/a 48 549
2009 178 38 128 133 0 n/a n/a 55 532
2010 158 41 150 145 1 n/a n/a 39 534
2011 151 57 158 169 0 1 21 0 557
2012 151 41 175 174 1 1 20 0 563
2013 139 42 158 178 1 0 22 0 540
2014 138 36 155 187 3 1 21 0 541
2015 161 26 141 178 4 0 20 0 530
2016 146 28 139 186 0 0 24 0 523
2017 132 21 130 187 0 0 27 0 497
2018 130 34 133 170 1 0 28 0 496
2019 139 27 137 157 0 0 36 0 496
2020 161 32 126 182 0 0 38 0 539
2021 119 29 107 158 0 0 30 0 443
2022 128 29 107 167 0 0 25 0 456
2023 148 33 94 183 2 0 24 0 484

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 North Springfield Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 456 26.1 17.4 n/a
1990 487 30.2 16.1 n/a
1991 494 29.9 16.5 n/a
1992 509 30.5 16.6 n/a
1993 429 29.0 14.8 n/a
1994 431 25.9 n/a 14.4
1995 443 n/a 0.0 16.3
1996 443 n/a 0.0 16.3
1997 482 n/a 0.0 13.7
1998 486 n/a 0.0 15
1999 461 44.0 10.5 22.6
2000 470 n/a 0.0 25.7
2001 486 37.6 12.9 26.7
2002 482 47.3 10.2 27.4
2003 482 47.3 10.2 27.4
2004 458 40.4 11.3 30.9
2005 482 37.4 12.9 23.2
2006 495 46.0 10.8 23.2
2007 533 53.3 10.0 28.9
2008 549 36.5 15.0 31.1
2009 532 38.8 13.7 27.7
2010 534 35.5 15.0 39
2011 557 38.1 14.6 35
2012 563 47.2 11.9 38.9
2013 540 46.7 11.5 39.1
2014 541 44.2 12.2 38.3
2015 530 42.0 12.6 40.8
2016 523 42.0 12.4 37.7
2017 497 32.4 15.3 37
2018 496 41.0 12.0 38.1
2019 496 41.6 11.9 37.5
2020 539 41.8 12.8 42.9
2021 443 42.6 10.3 n/a
2022 456 39.5 11.5 50.7
2023 484 41.5 11.6 44.6

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 North Springfield Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 456 26.1 17.4 n/a
1990 487 30.2 16.1 n/a
1991 494 29.9 16.5 n/a
1992 509 30.5 16.6 n/a
1993 429 29.0 14.8 n/a
1994 431 25.9 n/a 14.4
1995 443 n/a 0.0 16.3
1996 443 n/a 0.0 16.3
1997 482 n/a 0.0 13.7
1998 486 n/a 0.0 15
1999 461 44.0 10.5 22.6
2000 470 n/a 0.0 25.7
2001 486 37.6 12.9 26.7
2002 482 47.3 10.2 27.4
2003 482 47.3 10.2 27.4
2004 458 40.4 11.3 30.9
2005 482 37.4 12.9 23.2
2006 495 46.0 10.8 23.2
2007 533 53.3 10.0 28.9
2008 549 36.5 15.0 31.1
2009 532 38.8 13.7 27.7
2010 534 35.5 15.0 39
2011 557 38.1 14.6 35
2012 563 47.2 11.9 38.9
2013 540 46.7 11.5 39.1
2014 541 44.2 12.2 38.3
2015 530 42.0 12.6 40.8
2016 523 42.0 12.4 37.7
2017 497 32.4 15.3 37
2018 496 41.0 12.0 38.1
2019 496 41.6 11.9 37.5
2020 539 41.8 12.8 42.9
2021 443 42.6 10.3 n/a
2022 456 39.5 11.5 50.7
2023 484 41.5 11.6 44.6

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 North Springfield Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $368 (2.8%) $12,832 (97.2%) $13,201
2020 $318 (2.4%) $13,191 (97.6%) $13,509
2021 $451 (2.8%) $15,947 (97.2%) $16,398

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

Impact of COVID-19 on North Springfield 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 478th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 867th of 1114 Elementary schools
 34.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (North Springfield Elementary)8655.2
 30.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)8571.3
 13.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (North Springfield Elementary)7865.5
 12.5%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)7269.6
 2.4%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (North Springfield Elementary)8455.9
 28.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)8673.8
 12.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (North Springfield Elementary)6755.2
 11.8%
   4th Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)7776.3
 0.8%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (North Springfield Elementary)8337.8
 45.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)7763
 14%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (North Springfield Elementary)8159.7
 21.3%
   5th Grade Science (Fairfax County Public Schools)8170.7
 10.3%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (North Springfield Elementary)8763.9
 23.1%
   5th Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)8075.6
 4.4%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (North Springfield Elementary)100100
   6th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)8775
 12%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7857
 21%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students496484
 2.4%
African American2733
 22.2%
American Indian02
Asian13794
 31.4%
Hispanic157183
 16.6%
Pacific Islander00
White139148
 6.5%
Two or More Races3624
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients37.5%44.6%
 7.1%


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Students who attend North Springfield Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Holmes Middle
High : Annandale High

In the 2022-23 school year, 484 students attended North Springfield Elementary.

North Springfield Elementary ranks in the bottom 16.4% of Virginia elementary schools.

Students at North Springfield Elementary are 38% Hispanic, 31% White, 19% Asian, 7% African American, 5% Two or more races.


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