Island Creek Elementary

Summary:

Island Creek Elementary is a public elementary school in Alexandria, Virginia, serving 693 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.

Island Creek Elementary consistently ranks among the top 25% of Virginia elementary schools, with students performing significantly better than the Fairfax County and Virginia state averages in both mathematics and reading on the SOL (Standards of Learning) assessments. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 91.67% of 5th-grade students at Island Creek were proficient or better in SOL English Reading, compared to 75.32% for Fairfax County and 71.93% for Virginia. The school also has a diverse student population, with strong performance for African American and Hispanic students, who rank in the top 15% and top 20% of Virginia elementary schools, respectively. Additionally, Island Creek maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.2 to 14 students per teacher over the past three school years.

While Island Creek Elementary outperforms the nearby schools on most academic metrics, there are some notable exceptions. Saratoga Elementary and Springfield Estates Elementary have higher proficiency rates in 3rd and 4th-grade mathematics, and Hayfield Elementary has stronger performance in 5th-grade mathematics and science. Additionally, Island Creek's relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 11.13% to 13.28%, suggests that the school may benefit from a more affluent student population, which could contribute to its strong academic performance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 7855 Morning View Ln
       Alexandria, VA  22315


(571) 642-6300

District: Fairfax County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
262nd of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,179 Help


Students who attend Island Creek Elementary usually attend:

High:    Hayfield Secondary

Student/teacher ratio:  14.0 Help
Number of students:  693

Racial breakdown:

White:
48.9%
African American:
15.3%
Hispanic:
14.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  13.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Island Creek Elementary ranks better than 76.5% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 51st 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 76.63. (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 Island Creek 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 Island Creek Elementary is $11,179. 80 elementary schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Island Creek Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Island Creek Elementary 262nd of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Island Creek 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 Island Creek Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Island Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 59.01 445th 1062 58.1%
2006 47.85 653rd 1071 39.0%
2007 55.79 508th 1083 53.1%
2008 65.81 344th 1081 68.2%
2009 67.14 318th 1082 70.6%
2010 62.05 408th 1113 63.3%
2011 77.02 176th 1117 84.2%
2012 66.73 328th 1117 70.6%
2013 70.91 286th 1120 74.5%
2014 66.28 343rd 1110 69.1%
2015 65.90 365th 1100 66.8%
2016 69.69 312th 1096 71.5%
2017 62.99 414th 1099 62.3%
2018 71.66 287th 1097 73.8%
2019 66.86 385th 1105 65.2%
2021 73.82 290th 1103 73.7%
2022 84.96 136th 1109 87.7%
2023 80.11 206th 1114 81.5%
2024 76.63 262nd 1114 76.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Island Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 69.22 80th 245 67.3%
2024 67.95 84th 247 66.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Island Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 72.40 228th 1036 78.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Island Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 75.56 244th 1100 77.8%
2024 66.45 388th 1098 64.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Island Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 61.06 125th 324 61.4%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Island Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 66.98 57th 182 68.7%
2024 69.85 48th 195 75.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Island Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 81.59 166th 1093 84.8%
2024 83.08 140th 1101 87.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at Island Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 42.21 153rd 230 33.5%
2024 38.57 174th 238 26.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Island Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 88.91 33rd 579 94.3%
2024 85.74 47th 588 92.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Island Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 78.34 93rd 564 83.5%
2024 80.55 85th 580 85.3%
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Rank History for White students at Island Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 76.10 170th 984 82.7%
2024 71.61 242nd 979 75.3%
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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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by a parent
Thursday, September 11, 2014

Open Quote Great PTA, good learning environment, caring and attentive teachers, has a feel of small town, with great diversity. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Island Creek Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2004 345 117 104 54 3 n/a n/a 61 684
2005 359 146 87 67 4 n/a n/a 69 732
2006 350 137 88 66 4 n/a n/a 70 715
2007 353 135 102 83 4 n/a n/a 70 747
2008 357 148 93 80 3 n/a n/a 80 761
2009 356 139 103 78 4 n/a n/a 81 761
2010 374 143 102 79 3 n/a n/a 81 782
2011 387 143 107 99 1 4 71 0 812
2012 380 147 98 101 1 2 61 0 790
2013 394 150 96 92 0 2 61 0 795
2014 358 139 99 85 1 2 61 0 745
2015 389 139 112 87 2 2 62 0 793
2016 416 136 98 83 2 2 67 0 804
2017 423 123 97 84 2 0 72 0 801
2018 384 129 101 96 0 2 75 0 787
2019 386 136 90 116 1 6 86 0 821
2020 379 116 90 119 0 4 78 0 786
2021 339 110 86 101 0 3 73 0 712
2022 349 114 78 97 0 3 69 0 710
2023 339 106 76 100 1 3 68 0 693

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 Island Creek Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 684 47.0 14.6 12.4
2005 732 46.0 15.9 14.5
2006 715 56.0 12.8 14.1
2007 747 59.4 12.6 14.6
2008 761 44.5 17.1 13.8
2009 761 42.5 17.9 13.7
2010 782 42.0 18.6 11.6
2011 812 45.8 17.7 11.8
2012 790 56.0 14.1 12.2
2013 795 55.6 14.2 11.3
2014 745 56.5 13.1 12.6
2015 793 52.0 15.2 12.4
2016 804 56.0 14.3 10.4
2017 801 52.0 15.4 9
2018 787 49.5 15.8 10.4
2019 821 56.3 14.5 10
2020 786 55.1 14.2 10.1
2021 712 53.7 13.2 n/a
2022 710 50.5 14.0 11.1
2023 693 49.2 14.0 13.3

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 Island Creek Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 684 47.0 14.6 12.4
2005 732 46.0 15.9 14.5
2006 715 56.0 12.8 14.1
2007 747 59.4 12.6 14.6
2008 761 44.5 17.1 13.8
2009 761 42.5 17.9 13.7
2010 782 42.0 18.6 11.6
2011 812 45.8 17.7 11.8
2012 790 56.0 14.1 12.2
2013 795 55.6 14.2 11.3
2014 745 56.5 13.1 12.6
2015 793 52.0 15.2 12.4
2016 804 56.0 14.3 10.4
2017 801 52.0 15.4 9
2018 787 49.5 15.8 10.4
2019 821 56.3 14.5 10
2020 786 55.1 14.2 10.1
2021 712 53.7 13.2 n/a
2022 710 50.5 14.0 11.1
2023 693 49.2 14.0 13.3

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 Island Creek Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $78 (0.8%) $9,702 (99.2%) $9,779
2020 $153 (1.5%) $10,353 (98.5%) $10,506
2021 $147 (1.3%) $11,032 (98.7%) $11,179

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Island Creek Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 385th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 206th of 1114 Elementary schools
 16.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Island Creek Elementary)8772.3
 14.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)8571.3
 13.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Island Creek Elementary)7383.1
 10.1%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)7269.6
 2.4%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Island Creek Elementary)9686.4
 9.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)8673.8
 12.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Island Creek Elementary)8485.4
 1.4%
   4th Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)7776.3
 0.8%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Island Creek Elementary)8671.7
 14.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)7763
 14%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Island Creek Elementary)8382
 1%
   5th Grade Science (Fairfax County Public Schools)8170.7
 10.3%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Island Creek Elementary)8388.8
 5.8%
   5th Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)8075.6
 4.4%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Island Creek Elementary)8481.6
 2.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)8765.2
 21.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7857.8
 20.2%
6th Grade English Reading (Island Creek Elementary)8589.7
 4.7%
   6th Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)8378.5
 4.5%
   6th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7770.4
 6.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Island Creek Elementary)10098
 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 Students821693
 15.6%
African American136106
 22.1%
American Indian11
Asian9076
 15.6%
Hispanic116100
 13.8%
Pacific Islander63
 50%
White386339
 12.2%
Two or More Races8668
 20.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients10%13.3%
 3.3%


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Students at Island Creek Elementary are 49% White, 15% African American, 14% Hispanic, 11% Asian, 10% Two or more races.

Island Creek Elementary ranks 262nd of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Island Creek Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Hayfield Secondary

In the 2022-23 school year, 693 students attended Island Creek 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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