Woodlawn Elementary

Summary:

Woodlawn Elementary is a public elementary school in Alexandria, Virginia, serving 479 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.

Woodlawn Elementary stands out for its significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (53.44%) compared to surrounding schools, which range from 10.68% to 83.14% Hispanic students. However, the school consistently ranks in the bottom 10-15% of Virginia elementary schools based on academic performance, with lower-than-average scores on SOL (Standards of Learning) tests across all grade levels and subject areas. Woodlawn Elementary also has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 68.48% to 78.79%, much higher than the surrounding schools, which range from 16.51% to 90.8%. Despite a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.3 to 11 students per teacher, the school's academic performance has been steadily declining over the past decade.

Interestingly, Woodlawn Elementary's performance on SOL tests varies significantly across different student subgroups, with the school ranking in the bottom 10% of Virginia elementary schools for White students, but in the top 33% for African American students and the top 17% for English Language Learners. The nearby Hayfield Elementary and Stratford Landing Elementary schools have significantly higher academic performance and statewide rankings compared to Woodlawn Elementary, suggesting that the challenges faced by Woodlawn are not necessarily shared by all schools in the Fairfax County district.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 8505 Highland Ln
       Alexandria, VA  22309


(703) 619-4800

District: Fairfax County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
996th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,481 Help


Students who attend Woodlawn Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Whitman Middle
High:    Mount Vernon High

Student/teacher ratio:  11.0 Help
Number of students:  479

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
53.4%
African American:
23.0%
White:
13.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  68.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Woodlawn Elementary ranks worse than 89.4% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 116th 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 12.85. (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 Woodlawn 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 Woodlawn Elementary is $15,481, which is the 7th highest among 137 elementary schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Woodlawn Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Woodlawn Elementary 996th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Woodlawn 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 Woodlawn Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Woodlawn Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 39.22 752nd 1062 29.2%
2006 29.63 903rd 1071 15.7%
2007 17.55 1010th 1083 6.7%
2008 21.00 990th 1081 8.4%
2009 27.85 941st 1082 13.0%
2010 20.79 1030th 1113 7.5%
2011 36.22 855th 1117 23.5%
2012 23.37 996th 1117 10.8%
2013 23.43 955th 1120 14.7%
2014 29.80 891st 1110 19.7%
2015 40.23 766th 1100 30.4%
2016 39.44 770th 1096 29.7%
2017 21.18 969th 1099 11.8%
2018 11.59 1027th 1097 6.4%
2019 8.69 1057th 1105 4.3%
2021 10.74 1003rd 1103 9.1%
2022 14.46 989th 1109 10.8%
2023 8.96 1037th 1114 6.9%
2024 12.85 996th 1114 10.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Woodlawn Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 25.17 248th 300 17.3%
2024 46.18 164th 306 46.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Woodlawn Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 25.86 842nd 1036 18.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Woodlawn Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 10.07 1025th 1100 6.8%
2024 12.44 996th 1098 9.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Woodlawn Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 13.51 301st 324 7.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Woodlawn Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 9.78 1023rd 1093 6.4%
2024 16.48 964th 1101 12.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Woodlawn Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 41.00 388th 579 33.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Woodlawn Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 14.42 517th 564 8.3%
2024 23.17 477th 580 17.8%
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Rank History for White students at Woodlawn Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 5.98 964th 984 2.0%
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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 Woodlawn 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 590 590
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 594 594
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 596 596
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 611 611
1993 319 200 37 39 1 n/a n/a 0 596
1994 279 210 37 41 2 n/a n/a 0 569
1995 256 265 30 42 3 n/a n/a 0 596
1996 256 265 30 42 3 n/a n/a 0 596
1997 238 257 26 39 3 n/a n/a 0 563
1998 225 259 29 47 2 n/a n/a 0 562
1999 181 208 26 39 2 n/a n/a 0 456
2000 175 215 27 39 2 n/a n/a -4 454
2001 154 188 31 68 1 n/a n/a 0 442
2002 93 177 54 98 1 n/a n/a 24 447
2003 93 177 54 98 1 n/a n/a 24 447
2004 86 172 62 124 0 n/a n/a 24 468
2005 77 167 48 137 0 n/a n/a 26 455
2006 66 182 36 156 0 n/a n/a 32 472
2007 61 173 38 167 0 n/a n/a 28 467
2008 57 162 36 193 2 n/a n/a 32 482
2009 56 153 36 177 1 n/a n/a 28 451
2010 96 179 44 185 1 n/a n/a 37 542
2011 90 174 44 193 1 6 28 0 536
2012 141 200 47 244 1 6 32 0 671
2013 169 214 48 269 0 4 36 0 740
2014 171 214 54 273 6 6 47 0 771
2015 176 214 49 249 5 6 41 0 740
2016 177 200 55 271 3 4 32 0 742
2017 48 162 43 303 1 5 21 0 583
2018 41 142 39 305 2 2 16 0 547
2019 47 126 39 289 2 0 18 0 521
2020 58 147 41 298 1 0 21 0 566
2021 48 124 34 256 1 0 17 0 480
2022 61 123 36 255 2 0 18 0 495
2023 63 110 34 256 2 0 14 0 479

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 Woodlawn Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 590 32.5 18.1 n/a
1990 594 33.5 17.7 n/a
1991 596 31.4 18.9 n/a
1992 611 32.0 19.0 n/a
1993 596 31.5 18.9 n/a
1994 569 34.2 n/a 21.8
1995 596 n/a 0.0 26.7
1996 596 n/a 0.0 26.7
1997 563 n/a 0.0 22.2
1998 562 n/a 0.0 25.4
1999 456 36.0 12.7 45.6
2000 454 n/a 0.0 42.8
2001 442 36.6 12.1 43.9
2002 447 55.5 8.1 52.5
2003 447 55.5 8.1 52.5
2004 468 51.5 9.1 55.6
2005 455 50.2 9.1 52.2
2006 472 51.0 9.3 54.3
2007 467 59.0 7.9 56
2008 482 40.5 11.9 59.6
2009 451 39.0 11.6 60.8
2010 542 38.5 14.0 59.4
2011 536 42.0 12.7 59.7
2012 671 50.0 13.4 58.1
2013 740 56.4 13.0 61.4
2014 771 59.3 12.9 61.3
2015 740 56.0 13.2 56.6
2016 742 54.0 13.7 57.7
2017 583 46.4 12.5 66.2
2018 547 43.4 12.6 70.7
2019 521 46.7 11.1 66.8
2020 566 44.5 12.7 68.9
2021 480 46.5 10.3 n/a
2022 495 44.7 11.0 78.8
2023 479 43.5 11.0 68.5

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 Woodlawn Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 590 32.5 18.1 n/a
1990 594 33.5 17.7 n/a
1991 596 31.4 18.9 n/a
1992 611 32.0 19.0 n/a
1993 596 31.5 18.9 n/a
1994 569 34.2 n/a 21.8
1995 596 n/a 0.0 26.7
1996 596 n/a 0.0 26.7
1997 563 n/a 0.0 22.2
1998 562 n/a 0.0 25.4
1999 456 36.0 12.7 45.6
2000 454 n/a 0.0 42.8
2001 442 36.6 12.1 43.9
2002 447 55.5 8.1 52.5
2003 447 55.5 8.1 52.5
2004 468 51.5 9.1 55.6
2005 455 50.2 9.1 52.2
2006 472 51.0 9.3 54.3
2007 467 59.0 7.9 56
2008 482 40.5 11.9 59.6
2009 451 39.0 11.6 60.8
2010 542 38.5 14.0 59.4
2011 536 42.0 12.7 59.7
2012 671 50.0 13.4 58.1
2013 740 56.4 13.0 61.4
2014 771 59.3 12.9 61.3
2015 740 56.0 13.2 56.6
2016 742 54.0 13.7 57.7
2017 583 46.4 12.5 66.2
2018 547 43.4 12.6 70.7
2019 521 46.7 11.1 66.8
2020 566 44.5 12.7 68.9
2021 480 46.5 10.3 n/a
2022 495 44.7 11.0 78.8
2023 479 43.5 11.0 68.5

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 Woodlawn Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $929 (7.3%) $11,741 (92.7%) $12,670
2020 $728 (5.8%) $11,918 (94.2%) $12,646
2021 $1,090 (7.0%) $14,390 (93.0%) $15,481

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Woodlawn Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1057th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 1037th of 1114 Elementary schools
 2.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Woodlawn Elementary)6634.9
 31.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)8571.3
 13.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Woodlawn Elementary)4842.6
 5.4%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)7269.6
 2.4%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Woodlawn Elementary)6736.2
 30.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)8673.8
 12.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Woodlawn Elementary)4550.9
 5.9%
   4th Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)7776.3
 0.8%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Woodlawn Elementary)6143.2
 17.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)7763
 14%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Woodlawn Elementary)6245.1
 16.9%
   5th Grade Science (Fairfax County Public Schools)8170.7
 10.3%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Woodlawn Elementary)5155.8
 4.8%
   5th Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)8075.6
 4.4%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Woodlawn Elementary)6634.7
 31.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)8765.2
 21.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7857.8
 20.2%
6th Grade English Reading (Woodlawn Elementary)7250.8
 21.2%
   6th Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)8378.5
 4.5%
   6th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7770.4
 6.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students521479
 8.1%
African American126110
 12.7%
American Indian22
Asian3934
 12.8%
Hispanic289256
 11.4%
Pacific Islander00
White4763
 34%
Two or More Races1814
 22.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients66.8%68.5%
 1.7%


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Students at Woodlawn Elementary are 53% Hispanic, 23% African American, 13% White, 7% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

Students who attend Woodlawn Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Whitman Middle
High : Mount Vernon High

Woodlawn Elementary ranks in the bottom 10.6% of Virginia elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 479 students attended Woodlawn 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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