Willow Springs Elementary

Summary:

Willow Springs Elementary is a high-performing public elementary school in Fairfax, Virginia, serving 904 students in grades PK-6. As part of the Fairfax County Public Schools district, Willow Springs consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, with students outperforming county and state averages on standardized tests.

Willow Springs Elementary boasts a diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 46.02% White, 5.2% African American, 7.52% Hispanic, 32.96% Asian, and 8.3% two or more races. Despite this diversity, the school maintains strong academic performance across all student subgroups, including English Language Learners and students with disabilities. In comparison, nearby schools like Centre Ridge Elementary, Greenbriar East Elementary, and Eagle View Elementary have lower proficiency rates in mathematics and reading.

Willow Springs Elementary's consistent high performance, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger in multiple years, is a testament to the school's effective teaching practices, strong leadership, and commitment to student success. The school's low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 12.61%, also suggests a relatively high socioeconomic status compared to some nearby schools. Willow Springs Elementary's success serves as a model for providing a high-quality, equitable education for all students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 5400 Willow Springs School Rd
       Fairfax, VA  22030


(703) 679-6000

District: Fairfax County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
92nd of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,149 Help


Students who attend Willow Springs Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Johnson Middle
High:    Fairfax High

Student/teacher ratio:  16.8 Help
Number of students:  904

Racial breakdown:

White:
46.0%
Asian:
33.0%
Two or more races:
8.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  12.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Willow Springs Elementary ranks better than 91.7% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 23rd 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 86.95. (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 Willow Springs 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 Willow Springs Elementary is $9,149. 131 elementary schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Willow Springs Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Willow Springs Elementary 92nd of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Willow Springs 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 Willow Springs Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Willow Springs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 83.44 80th 1062 92.5%
2006 80.38 106th 1071 90.1%
2007 82.48 87th 1083 92.0%
2008 85.16 35th 1081 96.8%
2009 85.38 32nd 1082 97.0%
2010 84.79 32nd 1113 97.1%
2011 87.38 17th 1117 98.5%
2012 85.99 45th 1117 96.0%
2013 88.13 44th 1120 96.1%
2014 91.69 16th 1110 98.6%
2015 89.50 24th 1100 97.8%
2016 85.70 66th 1096 94.0%
2017 80.31 152nd 1099 86.2%
2018 84.09 100th 1097 90.9%
2019 81.60 137th 1105 87.6%
2021 83.49 156th 1103 85.9%
2022 86.71 103rd 1109 90.7%
2023 87.54 76th 1114 93.2%
2024 86.95 92nd 1114 91.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Willow Springs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 64.01 100th 245 59.2%
2024 87.89 18th 247 92.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Willow Springs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 78.31 54th 300 82.0%
2024 80.92 42nd 306 86.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Willow Springs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 79.88 131st 1036 87.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Willow Springs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 84.72 106th 1100 90.4%
2024 82.08 152nd 1098 86.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Willow Springs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 68.29 85th 324 73.8%
2024 82.34 31st 355 91.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Willow Springs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 87.54 68th 1093 93.8%
2024 88.66 53rd 1101 95.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at Willow Springs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 76.74 38th 230 83.5%
2024 72.58 55th 238 76.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Willow Springs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 57.60 259th 564 54.1%
2024 68.73 175th 580 69.8%
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Rank History for White students at Willow Springs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 75.52 176th 984 82.1%
2024 66.91 311th 979 68.2%
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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 Willow Springs Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 328 328
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 450 450
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 461 461
1993 508 40 84 18 0 n/a n/a 0 650
1994 559 39 95 22 0 n/a n/a 0 715
1995 520 34 109 17 1 n/a n/a 0 681
1996 520 34 109 17 1 n/a n/a 0 681
1997 483 36 97 17 1 n/a n/a 0 634
1998 514 31 100 15 1 n/a n/a 0 661
1999 632 31 135 20 0 n/a n/a 0 818
2000 689 35 160 23 0 n/a n/a -4 903
2001 749 30 174 21 4 n/a n/a 0 978
2002 678 26 203 29 7 n/a n/a 45 988
2003 678 26 203 29 7 n/a n/a 45 988
2004 535 26 186 31 7 n/a n/a 35 820
2005 484 28 179 32 2 n/a n/a 38 763
2006 461 25 187 34 2 n/a n/a 42 751
2007 412 18 158 23 1 n/a n/a 39 651
2008 398 21 164 30 1 n/a n/a 34 648
2009 389 21 176 28 1 n/a n/a 40 655
2010 411 23 175 25 0 n/a n/a 38 672
2011 407 24 180 33 1 1 50 0 696
2012 438 56 276 45 1 1 57 0 874
2013 464 56 336 55 0 1 64 0 976
2014 451 54 366 51 1 3 71 0 997
2015 411 50 396 61 1 1 63 0 983
2016 380 58 389 58 0 1 53 0 939
2017 372 54 419 64 0 1 57 0 967
2018 373 41 417 70 1 3 57 0 962
2019 413 53 403 78 1 0 62 0 1010
2020 411 52 393 70 3 1 58 0 988
2021 407 49 356 63 3 1 61 0 940
2022 424 53 314 56 1 1 63 0 912
2023 416 47 298 68 0 0 75 0 904

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 Willow Springs Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 328 20.5 16.0 n/a
1991 450 24.7 18.2 n/a
1992 461 25.2 18.2 n/a
1993 650 6.2 104.8 n/a
1994 715 43.0 n/a 4.1
1995 681 n/a 0.0 5.9
1996 681 n/a 0.0 5.9
1997 634 n/a 0.0 4.7
1998 661 n/a 0.0 3.5
1999 818 41.4 19.8 4.8
2000 903 n/a 0.0 2.8
2001 978 56.0 17.5 3.1
2002 988 66.3 14.9 3.7
2003 988 66.3 14.9 3.7
2004 820 50.5 16.2 6
2005 763 48.9 15.6 4.6
2006 751 49.0 15.3 3.8
2007 651 52.0 12.5 3.8
2008 648 29.0 22.3 4.4
2009 655 26.3 24.9 3.9
2010 672 25.0 26.8 5.4
2011 696 26.5 26.2 5.2
2012 874 52.2 16.7 5.1
2013 976 54.0 18.0 6.1
2014 997 58.0 17.1 7.6
2015 983 58.0 16.9 8
2016 939 55.0 17.0 7.8
2017 967 n/a n/a 6.7
2018 962 53.5 17.9 9.1
2019 1010 60.5 16.6 10.6
2020 988 60.0 16.4 9.5
2021 940 58.0 16.2 n/a
2022 912 59.7 15.2 10.3
2023 904 53.5 16.8 12.6

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 Willow Springs Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 328 20.5 16.0 n/a
1991 450 24.7 18.2 n/a
1992 461 25.2 18.2 n/a
1993 650 6.2 104.8 n/a
1994 715 43.0 n/a 4.1
1995 681 n/a 0.0 5.9
1996 681 n/a 0.0 5.9
1997 634 n/a 0.0 4.7
1998 661 n/a 0.0 3.5
1999 818 41.4 19.8 4.8
2000 903 n/a 0.0 2.8
2001 978 56.0 17.5 3.1
2002 988 66.3 14.9 3.7
2003 988 66.3 14.9 3.7
2004 820 50.5 16.2 6
2005 763 48.9 15.6 4.6
2006 751 49.0 15.3 3.8
2007 651 52.0 12.5 3.8
2008 648 29.0 22.3 4.4
2009 655 26.3 24.9 3.9
2010 672 25.0 26.8 5.4
2011 696 26.5 26.2 5.2
2012 874 52.2 16.7 5.1
2013 976 54.0 18.0 6.1
2014 997 58.0 17.1 7.6
2015 983 58.0 16.9 8
2016 939 55.0 17.0 7.8
2017 967 n/a n/a 6.7
2018 962 53.5 17.9 9.1
2019 1010 60.5 16.6 10.6
2020 988 60.0 16.4 9.5
2021 940 58.0 16.2 n/a
2022 912 59.7 15.2 10.3
2023 904 53.5 16.8 12.6

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 Willow Springs Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $77 (0.9%) $8,103 (99.1%) $8,180
2020 $144 (1.6%) $8,592 (98.3%) $8,737
2021 $149 (1.6%) $9,000 (98.4%) $9,149

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Willow Springs 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 137th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 76th of 1114 Elementary schools
 5.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Willow Springs Elementary)9390
 3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)8571.3
 13.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Willow Springs Elementary)8391.2
 8.2%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)7269.6
 2.4%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Willow Springs Elementary)9389.2
 3.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)8673.8
 12.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Willow Springs Elementary)9190.5
 0.6%
   4th Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)7776.3
 0.8%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Willow Springs Elementary)8676.4
 9.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)7763
 14%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Willow Springs Elementary)8783.2
 3.8%
   5th Grade Science (Fairfax County Public Schools)8170.7
 10.3%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Willow Springs Elementary)9288.4
 3.6%
   5th Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)8075.6
 4.4%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Willow Springs Elementary)9672.9
 23.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)8765.2
 21.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7857.8
 20.2%
6th Grade English Reading (Willow Springs Elementary)9794.3
 2.7%
   6th Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)8378.5
 4.5%
   6th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7770.4
 6.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Willow Springs 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 Students1010904
 10.5%
African American5347
 11.3%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian403298
 26.1%
Hispanic7868
 12.8%
Pacific Islander00
White413416
 0.7%
Two or More Races6275
 21%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients10.6%12.6%
 2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Willow Springs Elementary

Students at Willow Springs Elementary are 46% White, 33% Asian, 8% Two or more races, 8% Hispanic, 5% African American.

Yes. Willow Springs Elementary ranks in the top 8.3% of Virginia elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 904 students attended Willow Springs Elementary.

Students who attend Willow Springs Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Johnson Middle
High : Fairfax High


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