Orange Hunt Elementary

Summary:

Orange Hunt Elementary is a public magnet elementary school located in Springfield, Virginia, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 872 students and part of the Fairfax County Public Schools district.

Orange Hunt Elementary consistently ranks among the top 20-25% of Virginia elementary schools, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's students outperform the Fairfax County and Virginia state averages in SOL (Standards of Learning) assessments across multiple grade levels and subjects, including mathematics, science, and English reading. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 84.03% of 3rd graders, 83.76% of 4th graders, and 93.01% of 6th graders at Orange Hunt Elementary were proficient or better in SOL English Reading, compared to 69.64%, 74.77%, and 78.48% in Fairfax County, respectively. The school also has a diverse student population and strong performance across different racial subgroups, with a relatively low student-teacher ratio compared to nearby schools.

Compared to nearby schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools district, Orange Hunt Elementary's academic performance is generally higher, with the exception of Sangster Elementary, which is ranked among the top 2 elementary schools in Virginia. Other high-performing nearby schools include Silverbrook Elementary, Cherry Run Elementary, and Hunt Valley Elementary. However, some nearby schools, such as Cardinal Forest Elementary and Newington Forest Elementary, have lower rankings and academic performance compared to Orange Hunt Elementary.


Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-6

 6820 Sydenstricker Rd
       Springfield, VA  22152


(703) 913-6800

District: Fairfax County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
181st of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,772 Help


Students who attend Orange Hunt Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Irving Middle
High:    West Springfield High

Student/teacher ratio:  15.9 Help
Number of students:  872

Racial breakdown:

White:
63.6%
Hispanic:
10.1%
Two or more races:
9.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  7.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Orange Hunt Elementary ranks better than 83.8% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 41st 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 81.51. (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 Orange Hunt 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 Orange Hunt Elementary is $9,772. 113 elementary schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Orange Hunt Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Orange Hunt Elementary 181st of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Orange Hunt 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 Orange Hunt Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Orange Hunt Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 81.46 113th 1062 89.4%
2006 71.60 245th 1071 77.1%
2007 64.98 369th 1083 65.9%
2008 72.32 237th 1081 78.1%
2009 67.22 316th 1082 70.8%
2010 78.15 123rd 1113 88.9%
2011 78.28 154th 1117 86.2%
2012 74.08 217th 1117 80.6%
2013 77.15 195th 1120 82.6%
2014 75.46 216th 1110 80.5%
2015 71.41 282nd 1100 74.4%
2016 72.34 271st 1096 75.3%
2017 71.30 283rd 1099 74.2%
2018 54.22 568th 1097 48.2%
2019 61.82 466th 1105 57.8%
2021 73.71 292nd 1103 73.5%
2022 78.36 226th 1109 79.6%
2023 78.57 228th 1114 79.5%
2024 81.51 181st 1114 83.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Orange Hunt Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 70.58 71st 245 71.0%
2024 77.24 49th 247 80.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Orange Hunt Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 68.59 280th 1036 73.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Orange Hunt Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 75.09 249th 1100 77.4%
2024 81.32 165th 1098 85.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Orange Hunt Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 57.33 149th 324 54.0%
2024 60.43 148th 355 58.3%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Orange Hunt Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 50.91 106th 182 41.8%
2024 57.31 96th 195 50.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Orange Hunt Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 79.09 200th 1093 81.7%
2024 77.73 228th 1101 79.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at Orange Hunt Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 40.61 159th 230 30.9%
2024 64.43 96th 238 59.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Orange Hunt Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 82.54 61st 579 89.5%
2024 90.59 21st 588 96.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Orange Hunt Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 82.13 63rd 564 88.8%
2024 81.94 75th 580 87.1%
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Rank History for White students at Orange Hunt Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 60.25 409th 984 58.4%
2024 65.81 334th 979 65.9%
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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.

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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, December 18, 2018

Open Quote Decent school. Overcrowded. Teachers take a lot of time off so it's not uncommon to have substitutes for extended time which can make continuity in the classroom difficult. One substitute taught a complete year of art last year and same substitute is teaching gym this year. Makes you question the quality of the teaching. The German Immersion program is great. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Orange Hunt 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 903 903
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 868 868
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 859 859
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 882 882
1993 716 36 51 19 2 n/a n/a 0 824
1994 688 34 62 18 4 n/a n/a 0 806
1995 720 49 74 14 1 n/a n/a 0 858
1996 720 49 74 14 1 n/a n/a 0 858
1997 706 49 89 21 1 n/a n/a 0 866
1998 700 44 84 28 3 n/a n/a 0 859
1999 724 41 87 35 1 n/a n/a 0 888
2000 750 42 86 35 7 n/a n/a -4 916
2001 731 42 94 30 4 n/a n/a 0 901
2002 691 44 96 31 4 n/a n/a 40 906
2003 691 44 96 31 4 n/a n/a 40 906
2004 651 45 91 29 5 n/a n/a 51 872
2005 652 46 91 34 5 n/a n/a 61 889
2006 663 39 85 30 4 n/a n/a 63 884
2007 647 41 75 41 5 n/a n/a 58 867
2008 639 37 63 39 5 n/a n/a 40 823
2009 607 39 59 67 3 n/a n/a 56 831
2010 594 33 58 67 2 n/a n/a 57 811
2011 583 30 75 65 1 1 36 0 791
2012 575 35 76 72 0 2 37 0 797
2013 561 36 68 75 1 2 42 0 785
2014 589 43 70 73 2 0 47 0 824
2015 552 48 65 79 2 0 56 0 802
2016 556 55 64 84 1 0 56 0 816
2017 581 59 64 92 3 1 67 0 867
2018 630 66 64 108 4 0 70 0 942
2019 652 66 64 108 5 0 75 0 970
2020 636 78 71 106 4 0 90 0 985
2021 571 58 71 98 4 0 92 0 894
2022 585 69 81 97 5 0 95 0 932
2023 555 69 70 88 4 0 86 0 872

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

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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 Orange Hunt Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 903 44.1 20.4 n/a
1990 868 45.0 19.2 n/a
1991 859 40.1 21.4 n/a
1992 882 40.8 21.6 n/a
1993 824 46.8 17.6 n/a
1994 806 48.4 n/a 1.5
1995 858 n/a 0.0 2.6
1996 858 n/a 0.0 2.6
1997 866 n/a 0.0 2.9
1998 859 n/a 0.0 1
1999 888 45.9 19.3 4.6
2000 916 n/a 0.0 2.1
2001 901 51.0 17.7 3.7
2002 906 52.5 17.3 3.5
2003 906 52.5 17.3 3.5
2004 872 51.0 17.1 4.8
2005 889 49.0 18.1 8
2006 884 57.0 15.5 5.4
2007 867 60.6 14.3 5.3
2008 823 42.5 19.4 4.5
2009 831 41.2 20.1 5.5
2010 811 38.5 21.0 7.4
2011 791 39.1 20.2 5.6
2012 797 47.0 16.9 6
2013 785 47.0 16.7 5.2
2014 824 46.0 17.9 5.6
2015 802 46.0 17.4 6.5
2016 816 48.0 17.0 4.5
2017 867 39.8 21.7 4.4
2018 942 49.0 19.2 6.7
2019 970 55.5 17.4 6.3
2020 985 58.8 16.7 6.2
2021 894 60.2 14.8 n/a
2022 932 58.8 15.8 6.5
2023 872 54.7 15.9 7.5

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 Orange Hunt Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 903 44.1 20.4 n/a
1990 868 45.0 19.2 n/a
1991 859 40.1 21.4 n/a
1992 882 40.8 21.6 n/a
1993 824 46.8 17.6 n/a
1994 806 48.4 n/a 1.5
1995 858 n/a 0.0 2.6
1996 858 n/a 0.0 2.6
1997 866 n/a 0.0 2.9
1998 859 n/a 0.0 1
1999 888 45.9 19.3 4.6
2000 916 n/a 0.0 2.1
2001 901 51.0 17.7 3.7
2002 906 52.5 17.3 3.5
2003 906 52.5 17.3 3.5
2004 872 51.0 17.1 4.8
2005 889 49.0 18.1 8
2006 884 57.0 15.5 5.4
2007 867 60.6 14.3 5.3
2008 823 42.5 19.4 4.5
2009 831 41.2 20.1 5.5
2010 811 38.5 21.0 7.4
2011 791 39.1 20.2 5.6
2012 797 47.0 16.9 6
2013 785 47.0 16.7 5.2
2014 824 46.0 17.9 5.6
2015 802 46.0 17.4 6.5
2016 816 48.0 17.0 4.5
2017 867 39.8 21.7 4.4
2018 942 49.0 19.2 6.7
2019 970 55.5 17.4 6.3
2020 985 58.8 16.7 6.2
2021 894 60.2 14.8 n/a
2022 932 58.8 15.8 6.5
2023 872 54.7 15.9 7.5

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 Orange Hunt Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $159 (1.9%) $8,000 (98.1%) $8,159
2020 $146 (1.7%) $8,464 (98.3%) $8,610
2021 $150 (1.5%) $9,623 (98.5%) $9,772

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Orange Hunt Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 466th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 228th of 1114 Elementary schools
 21.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Orange Hunt Elementary)8874
 14.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)8571.3
 13.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Orange Hunt Elementary)8082.4
 2.3%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)7269.6
 2.4%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Orange Hunt Elementary)8483
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)8673.8
 12.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Orange Hunt Elementary)8092.6
 12.6%
   4th Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)7776.3
 0.8%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Orange Hunt Elementary)7476.1
 2.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)7763
 14%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Orange Hunt Elementary)7377.5
 4.5%
   5th Grade Science (Fairfax County Public Schools)8170.7
 10.3%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Orange Hunt Elementary)8587.2
 2.2%
   5th Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)8075.6
 4.4%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Orange Hunt Elementary)9271.4
 20.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)8765.2
 21.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7857.8
 20.2%
6th Grade English Reading (Orange Hunt Elementary)9485.7
 8.3%
   6th Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)8378.5
 4.5%
   6th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7770.4
 6.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Orange Hunt Elementary)97100
 3%
   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 Students970872
 10.1%
African American6669
 4.5%
American Indian54
 20%
Asian6470
 9.4%
Hispanic10888
 18.5%
Pacific Islander00
White652555
 14.9%
Two or More Races7586
 14.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients6.3%7.5%
 1.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Orange Hunt Elementary

Students who attend Orange Hunt Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Irving Middle
High : West Springfield High

Students at Orange Hunt Elementary are 64% White, 10% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 8% Asian, 8% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 872 students attended Orange Hunt Elementary.

Orange Hunt Elementary ranks 181st 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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