Westbriar Elementary

Summary:

Westbriar Elementary is a highly-rated public elementary school in Vienna, Virginia, serving 812 students from pre-kindergarten through 6th grade. As part of the Fairfax County Public Schools district, Westbriar consistently outperforms the district and state averages on standardized tests, ranking among the top 50 elementary schools in Virginia.

Westbriar's academic performance is exceptional, with 3rd-6th grade students scoring 10-30 percentage points above the state and district averages in mathematics and reading. The school also excels in supporting the academic achievement of various student subgroups, ranking in the top 10-30 in Virginia for Asian, Hispanic, multi-racial, English language learner, low-socioeconomic, and disabled student populations. Westbriar's diverse student body, with a relatively even distribution of White, Asian, and multi-racial students, contrasts with many nearby schools that tend to have higher concentrations of a single racial group.

While Westbriar is a standout institution, it is not the only high-performing school in the area. Nearby schools like Colvin Run Elementary, Wolftrap Elementary, and Flint Hill Elementary also rank among the top elementary schools in Virginia, with similar or even higher academic proficiency rates in some grade levels and subject areas. Westbriar's combination of academic excellence, diversity, and resource allocation, however, sets it apart as a model elementary school within the Fairfax County Public Schools district.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 1741 Pine Valley Dr
       Vienna, VA  22182


(703) 937-1700

District: Fairfax County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
44th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,071 Help


Students who attend Westbriar Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Kilmer Middle
High:    Marshall High

Student/teacher ratio:  16.9 Help
Number of students:  812

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
40.6%
White:
38.8%
Two or more races:
8.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  10% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Westbriar Elementary ranks better than 96.1% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 14th 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 90.13. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Westbriar 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 Westbriar Elementary is $9,071. 134 elementary schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Westbriar Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Westbriar Elementary 44th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Westbriar 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 Westbriar Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Westbriar Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 82.48 99th 1062 90.7%
2006 84.33 55th 1071 94.9%
2007 85.17 49th 1083 95.5%
2008 82.87 64th 1081 94.1%
2009 82.37 68th 1082 93.7%
2010 87.91 10th 1113 99.1%
2011 87.06 23rd 1117 97.9%
2012 89.37 8th 1117 99.3%
2013 85.44 83rd 1120 92.6%
2014 85.43 86th 1110 92.3%
2015 86.08 51st 1100 95.4%
2016 88.39 32nd 1096 97.1%
2017 91.14 15th 1099 98.6%
2018 89.85 31st 1097 97.2%
2019 85.68 70th 1105 93.7%
2021 92.19 40th 1103 96.4%
2022 93.54 11th 1109 99.0%
2023 91.67 26th 1114 97.7%
2024 90.13 44th 1114 96.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Westbriar Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 93.35 2nd 245 99.2%
2024 89.22 10th 247 96.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Westbriar Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 89.22 18th 300 94.0%
2024 91.74 9th 306 97.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Westbriar Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 87.19 53rd 1036 94.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Westbriar Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 89.89 40th 1100 96.4%
2024 89.67 33rd 1098 97.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Westbriar Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 91.91 8th 324 97.5%
2024 83.55 29th 355 91.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Westbriar Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 90.65 32nd 1093 97.1%
2024 87.07 75th 1101 93.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at Westbriar Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 81.56 15th 230 93.5%
2024 78.13 26th 238 89.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Westbriar Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 86.59 43rd 564 92.4%
2024 90.10 29th 580 95.0%
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Rank History for White students at Westbriar Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 73.93 204th 984 79.3%
2024 72.03 233rd 979 76.2%
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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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Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Saturday, June 15, 2019

Open Quote I would not recommend this school if your child is a non-conformist, creative, intellectually curious child who questions the establishment, not to be disruptive but because they want to learn and know. Teachers play favorites, which plays out on full display during 6th grade promotion awards. Unremarkable kids who know how to play teacher’s pet and conform get recognized, while hard-working high-performing children get side-lined. 18 teachers are leaving the school after the 2018-2019 school year. Administration and teachers are overwhelmed and wholly focused on test scores and ranking. Learning and critical thinking falls on the shoulders of the children with help from parents, tutors, and supplemental learning resources. AAP students get all the lift. Bullying goes unaddressed. Teachers are hit or miss. The parents are clannish and stick to their own kind. I would look at other schools in Vienna before choosing which neighborhood to live in. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Westbriar 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 412 412
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 427 427
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 427 427
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 438 438
1993 326 8 46 14 0 n/a n/a 0 394
1994 296 5 48 7 0 n/a n/a 0 356
1995 288 22 32 9 1 n/a n/a 0 352
1996 288 22 32 9 1 n/a n/a 0 352
1997 275 17 28 9 1 n/a n/a 0 330
1998 311 18 42 18 1 n/a n/a 0 390
1999 307 10 50 14 2 n/a n/a 0 383
2000 326 8 50 12 2 n/a n/a -4 394
2001 312 8 51 19 2 n/a n/a 0 392
2002 315 7 69 18 1 n/a n/a 26 436
2003 315 7 69 18 1 n/a n/a 26 436
2004 275 3 65 21 0 n/a n/a 23 387
2005 278 9 54 24 0 n/a n/a 23 388
2006 278 6 63 19 0 n/a n/a 19 385
2007 297 7 70 24 0 n/a n/a 32 430
2008 305 8 77 21 0 n/a n/a 31 442
2009 322 14 96 28 0 n/a n/a 27 487
2010 321 10 115 30 0 n/a n/a 31 507
2011 307 9 139 44 0 0 26 0 525
2012 298 18 150 42 0 0 24 0 532
2013 292 14 159 47 0 1 34 0 547
2014 330 19 181 58 0 0 35 0 623
2015 335 24 226 67 1 0 37 0 690
2016 370 14 253 64 1 0 53 0 755
2017 424 18 257 76 2 0 54 0 831
2018 415 27 289 66 1 0 60 0 858
2019 403 24 314 69 2 0 65 0 877
2020 385 24 355 66 4 0 68 0 902
2021 347 30 324 59 3 0 70 0 833
2022 311 34 312 60 3 0 66 0 786
2023 315 35 330 63 4 0 65 0 812

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 Westbriar Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 412 21.3 19.3 n/a
1990 427 21.1 20.2 n/a
1991 427 21.3 20.0 n/a
1992 438 21.7 20.1 n/a
1993 394 3.1 127.1 n/a
1994 356 21.4 n/a 2.8
1995 352 n/a 0.0 0.3
1996 352 n/a 0.0 0.3
1997 330 n/a 0.0 2.1
1998 390 n/a 0.0 2.1
1999 383 25.2 15.2 3.1
2000 394 n/a 0.0 2.5
2001 392 29.0 13.5 1.8
2002 436 35.8 12.2 2.2
2003 436 35.8 12.2 2.2
2004 387 27.0 14.3 5.2
2005 388 28.0 13.9 4.9
2006 385 26.0 14.8 3.3
2007 430 34.7 12.4 2.3
2008 442 22.7 19.5 4.4
2009 487 25.9 18.8 3.3
2010 507 20.7 24.4 4.6
2011 525 26.4 19.8 3.6
2012 532 33.7 15.7 3.6
2013 547 30.9 17.7 4.9
2014 623 36.0 17.3 4.8
2015 690 40.0 17.2 4.3
2016 755 42.0 17.9 4.6
2017 831 49.0 16.9 4.2
2018 858 46.0 18.6 4.8
2019 877 47.5 18.4 4.3
2020 902 51.6 17.4 4.7
2021 833 54.7 15.2 n/a
2022 786 51.9 15.1 5.3
2023 812 48.0 16.9 10

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 Westbriar Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 412 21.3 19.3 n/a
1990 427 21.1 20.2 n/a
1991 427 21.3 20.0 n/a
1992 438 21.7 20.1 n/a
1993 394 3.1 127.1 n/a
1994 356 21.4 n/a 2.8
1995 352 n/a 0.0 0.3
1996 352 n/a 0.0 0.3
1997 330 n/a 0.0 2.1
1998 390 n/a 0.0 2.1
1999 383 25.2 15.2 3.1
2000 394 n/a 0.0 2.5
2001 392 29.0 13.5 1.8
2002 436 35.8 12.2 2.2
2003 436 35.8 12.2 2.2
2004 387 27.0 14.3 5.2
2005 388 28.0 13.9 4.9
2006 385 26.0 14.8 3.3
2007 430 34.7 12.4 2.3
2008 442 22.7 19.5 4.4
2009 487 25.9 18.8 3.3
2010 507 20.7 24.4 4.6
2011 525 26.4 19.8 3.6
2012 532 33.7 15.7 3.6
2013 547 30.9 17.7 4.9
2014 623 36.0 17.3 4.8
2015 690 40.0 17.2 4.3
2016 755 42.0 17.9 4.6
2017 831 49.0 16.9 4.2
2018 858 46.0 18.6 4.8
2019 877 47.5 18.4 4.3
2020 902 51.6 17.4 4.7
2021 833 54.7 15.2 n/a
2022 786 51.9 15.1 5.3
2023 812 48.0 16.9 10

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 Westbriar Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $124 (1.7%) $7,153 (98.3%) $7,277
2020 $113 (1.4%) $7,733 (98.6%) $7,846
2021 $115 (1.3%) $8,956 (98.7%) $9,071

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Westbriar 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 70th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 26th of 1114 Elementary schools
 4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Westbriar Elementary)9388.3
 4.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)8571.3
 13.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Westbriar Elementary)8588.2
 3.2%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)7269.6
 2.4%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Westbriar Elementary)9793.9
 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 (Westbriar Elementary)9394.5
 1.5%
   4th Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)7776.3
 0.8%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Westbriar Elementary)8887.1
 0.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)7763
 14%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Westbriar Elementary)9388.5
 4.5%
   5th Grade Science (Fairfax County Public Schools)8170.7
 10.3%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Westbriar Elementary)9192.9
 1.9%
   5th Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)8075.6
 4.4%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Westbriar Elementary)10096.4
 3.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)8765.2
 21.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7857.8
 20.2%
6th Grade English Reading (Westbriar Elementary)9696.6
 0.6%
   6th Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)8378.5
 4.5%
   6th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7770.4
 6.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Westbriar 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 Students877812
 7.4%
African American2435
 45.8%
American Indian24
 100%
Asian314330
 5.1%
Hispanic6963
 8.7%
Pacific Islander00
White403315
 21.8%
Two or More Races6565
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients4.3%10%
 5.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Westbriar Elementary

Yes! Westbriar Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 44th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools.

Students at Westbriar Elementary are 41% Asian, 39% White, 8% Two or more races, 8% Hispanic, 4% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 812 students attended Westbriar Elementary.

Students who attend Westbriar Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Kilmer Middle
High : Marshall High


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