Waynewood Elementary

Summary:

Waynewood Elementary is a high-performing public elementary school in Alexandria, Virginia, serving 715 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.

Waynewood Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Virginia, with exceptional academic performance on SOL (Standards of Learning) assessments. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Waynewood's 3rd-6th grade students achieved proficiency rates of 92.78% to 94.87% in Mathematics, significantly higher than the Fairfax County and Virginia state averages. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 16.7, compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 9.1 to 15.4 students per teacher. However, Waynewood has a significantly higher percentage of White students (82.38%) and a much lower percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (3.08%) than the nearby Mount Vernon Woods Elementary, Washington Mill Elementary, and other surrounding schools, which have more diverse student populations and higher rates of economic disadvantage.

Waynewood Elementary's exceptional academic performance and low student-teacher ratio suggest that the school is providing a high-quality education to its students. However, the significant demographic differences between Waynewood and the surrounding schools raise questions about the equity of educational opportunities and resources within the Fairfax County Public Schools district, as the nearby schools with more diverse and economically disadvantaged student populations appear to have lower academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 1205 Waynewood Blvd
       Alexandria, VA  22308


(703) 704-7100

District: Fairfax County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
35th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,305 Help


Students who attend Waynewood Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Sandburg Middle
High:    West Potomac High

Student/teacher ratio:  17.0 Help
Number of students:  726

Racial breakdown:

White:
83.3%
Hispanic:
7.2%
Two or more races:
5.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  2.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Waynewood Elementary ranks better than 96.9% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 11th 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 91.01. (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 Racial makeup is: White (83.3%), Hispanic (7.2%), two or more races (5.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 2.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Waynewood Elementary is 17. 137 elementary schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Waynewood Elementary is $10,305. 101 elementary schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Waynewood Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Waynewood Elementary 35th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Waynewood 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 Waynewood Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Waynewood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 63.62 377th 1062 64.5%
2006 79.17 126th 1071 88.2%
2007 70.77 256th 1083 76.4%
2008 64.82 360th 1081 66.7%
2009 67.98 299th 1082 72.4%
2010 68.05 306th 1113 72.5%
2011 78.39 152nd 1117 86.4%
2012 77.88 168th 1117 85.0%
2013 78.53 169th 1120 84.9%
2014 72.13 260th 1110 76.6%
2015 81.29 140th 1100 87.3%
2016 83.26 97th 1096 91.1%
2017 84.83 84th 1099 92.4%
2018 84.67 94th 1097 91.4%
2019 80.97 149th 1105 86.5%
2021 83.29 158th 1103 85.7%
2022 85.27 131st 1109 88.2%
2023 89.62 52nd 1114 95.3%
2024 91.01 35th 1114 96.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Waynewood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 87.69 65th 1100 94.1%
2024 90.96 23rd 1098 97.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Waynewood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 73.92 53rd 324 83.6%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Waynewood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 73.42 30th 182 83.5%
2024 76.75 26th 195 86.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Waynewood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 88.94 50th 1093 95.4%
2024 88.65 54th 1101 95.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Waynewood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 95.62 9th 580 98.4%
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Rank History for White students at Waynewood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 82.77 84th 984 91.5%
2024 83.31 76th 979 92.2%
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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 Waynewood 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 519 519
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 535 535
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 543 543
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 558 558
1993 456 23 32 26 1 n/a n/a 0 538
1994 451 23 43 21 0 n/a n/a 0 538
1995 458 33 45 43 0 n/a n/a 0 579
1996 458 33 45 43 0 n/a n/a 0 579
1997 460 23 35 48 0 n/a n/a 0 566
1998 467 27 33 56 0 n/a n/a 0 583
1999 488 24 29 47 2 n/a n/a 0 590
2000 527 16 18 43 0 n/a n/a -4 600
2001 532 19 16 30 2 n/a n/a 0 599
2002 553 8 17 18 2 n/a n/a 18 616
2003 553 8 17 18 2 n/a n/a 18 616
2004 559 6 16 19 2 n/a n/a 17 619
2005 569 12 13 21 2 n/a n/a 30 647
2006 571 4 10 13 1 n/a n/a 28 627
2007 544 2 8 8 1 n/a n/a 24 587
2008 568 3 9 9 0 n/a n/a 31 620
2009 580 3 11 15 0 n/a n/a 38 647
2010 593 7 11 18 2 n/a n/a 47 678
2011 613 11 10 32 2 0 47 0 715
2012 602 17 10 29 2 0 40 0 700
2013 624 10 13 33 0 0 46 0 726
2014 638 12 13 33 1 0 36 0 733
2015 633 11 12 33 3 0 39 0 731
2016 665 13 14 33 3 0 35 0 763
2017 683 16 14 32 3 1 41 0 790
2018 629 11 11 40 3 2 39 0 735
2019 629 11 13 48 3 3 38 0 745
2020 656 12 12 50 3 3 38 0 774
2021 564 11 14 41 2 2 37 0 671
2022 554 14 13 40 0 1 40 0 662
2023 589 18 17 42 0 1 48 0 715
2024 605 13 16 52 0 1 39 0 726

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 Waynewood Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 519 28.3 18.3 n/a
1990 535 29.8 17.9 n/a
1991 543 26.6 20.4 n/a
1992 558 27.1 20.5 n/a
1993 538 36.1 14.9 n/a
1994 538 32.3 n/a 10.6
1995 579 n/a 0.0 13.5
1996 579 n/a 0.0 13.5
1997 566 n/a 0.0 12.9
1998 583 n/a 0.0 12.2
1999 590 28.5 20.7 11.9
2000 600 n/a 0.0 7.6
2001 599 39.0 15.4 7.5
2002 616 47.0 13.1 3.3
2003 616 47.0 13.1 3.3
2004 619 41.5 14.9 4.8
2005 647 38.5 16.8 5.5
2006 627 41.0 15.3 2.7
2007 587 43.7 13.4 0.7
2008 620 31.0 20.0 1.9
2009 647 32.0 20.2 2.5
2010 678 30.7 22.0 2.9
2011 715 34.6 20.6 1.5
2012 700 40.5 17.2 2.9
2013 726 39.4 18.4 1.5
2014 733 39.4 18.6 1.6
2015 731 41.0 17.8 1.2
2016 763 43.0 17.7 2.4
2017 790 43.7 18.0 1.8
2018 735 41.6 17.6 2.2
2019 745 43.6 17.0 1.5
2020 774 44.3 17.4 1.4
2021 671 43.4 15.4 n/a
2022 662 43.9 15.0 1.7
2023 715 42.7 16.7 3.1
2024 726 42.7 17.0 2.8

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 Waynewood Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 519 28.3 18.3 n/a
1990 535 29.8 17.9 n/a
1991 543 26.6 20.4 n/a
1992 558 27.1 20.5 n/a
1993 538 36.1 14.9 n/a
1994 538 32.3 n/a 10.6
1995 579 n/a 0.0 13.5
1996 579 n/a 0.0 13.5
1997 566 n/a 0.0 12.9
1998 583 n/a 0.0 12.2
1999 590 28.5 20.7 11.9
2000 600 n/a 0.0 7.6
2001 599 39.0 15.4 7.5
2002 616 47.0 13.1 3.3
2003 616 47.0 13.1 3.3
2004 619 41.5 14.9 4.8
2005 647 38.5 16.8 5.5
2006 627 41.0 15.3 2.7
2007 587 43.7 13.4 0.7
2008 620 31.0 20.0 1.9
2009 647 32.0 20.2 2.5
2010 678 30.7 22.0 2.9
2011 715 34.6 20.6 1.5
2012 700 40.5 17.2 2.9
2013 726 39.4 18.4 1.5
2014 733 39.4 18.6 1.6
2015 731 41.0 17.8 1.2
2016 763 43.0 17.7 2.4
2017 790 43.7 18.0 1.8
2018 735 41.6 17.6 2.2
2019 745 43.6 17.0 1.5
2020 774 44.3 17.4 1.4
2021 671 43.4 15.4 n/a
2022 662 43.9 15.0 1.7
2023 715 42.7 16.7 3.1
2024 726 42.7 17.0 2.8

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 Waynewood Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $276 (3.1%) $8,618 (96.9%) $8,893
2020 $286 (3.2%) $8,542 (96.7%) $8,829
2021 $209 (2.0%) $10,096 (98.0%) $10,305

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Waynewood Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 149th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 52nd of 1114 Elementary schools
 8.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Waynewood Elementary)9489.9
 4.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)8571.3
 13.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Waynewood Elementary)8595
 10%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)7269.6
 2.4%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Waynewood Elementary)9795.7
 1.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)8673.8
 12.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Waynewood Elementary)9394.7
 1.7%
   4th Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)7776.3
 0.8%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Waynewood Elementary)7981.8
 2.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)7763
 14%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Waynewood Elementary)9182.1
 8.9%
   5th Grade Science (Fairfax County Public Schools)8170.7
 10.3%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Waynewood Elementary)8784.2
 2.8%
   5th Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)8075.6
 4.4%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Waynewood Elementary)9687.5
 8.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)8765.2
 21.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7857.8
 20.2%
6th Grade English Reading (Waynewood Elementary)9895.5
 2.6%
   6th Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)8378.5
 4.5%
   6th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7770.4
 6.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Waynewood Elementary)98100
 2%
   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 Students745715
 4%
African American1118
 63.6%
American Indian30
 100%
Asian1317
 30.8%
Hispanic4842
 12.5%
Pacific Islander31
 66.7%
White629589
 6.4%
Two or More Races3848
 26.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients1.5%3.1%
 1.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Waynewood Elementary

Students who attend Waynewood Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Sandburg Middle
High : West Potomac High

In the 2023-24 school year, 726 students attended Waynewood Elementary.

Students at Waynewood Elementary are 83% White, 7% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 2% African American.

Yes! Waynewood Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 35th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools.


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