Powell Elementary

Summary:

Powell Elementary is a public magnet elementary school located in Centreville, Virginia, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 929 students. The school is part of the Fairfax County Public Schools district, which is ranked 41 out of 130 school districts in Virginia and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Powell Elementary consistently outperforms the Fairfax County and Virginia state averages in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in Mathematics ranged from 78.99% (3rd grade) to 91.6% (4th grade), significantly higher than the Fairfax County (71.31% to 73.75%) and Virginia (70.11% to 71.16%) averages. Similarly, Powell Elementary's proficiency rates in English Reading ranged from 76.07% (3rd grade) to 89.57% (6th grade), outpacing the Fairfax County (69.64% to 78.48%) and Virginia (66.88% to 70.65%) averages. The school's performance in Science for 5th grade (81.6% proficient) also exceeds the Fairfax County (70.95%) and Virginia (67.26%) averages.

While Powell Elementary excels in the performance of many student subgroups, the school's White and Disabled student populations lag behind, suggesting a need for targeted interventions and support for these groups. The school's Multi-racial and English Language Learner (ELL) students have shown exceptional performance, ranking among the top in the state. Compared to nearby schools like Brookfield Elementary, London Towne Elementary, and Centre Ridge Elementary, Powell Elementary's academic performance is significantly stronger, with higher proficiency rates and higher overall rankings from SchoolDigger.


Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-6

 13340 Leland Rd.
       Centreville, VA  20120


(571) 522-6000

District: Fairfax County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
167th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,362 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  15.1 Help
Number of students:  929

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
60.0%
White:
19.4%
Two or more races:
9.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  20.7% Help


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Compare Details Powell Elementary ranks better than 85% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 38th 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 82.36. (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 Powell Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Fairfax County Public Schools District.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Powell Elementary is $10,362. 100 elementary schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Powell Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Powell Elementary 167th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Powell 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 Powell Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Powell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 55.38 500th 1062 52.9%
2006 67.23 317th 1071 70.4%
2007 53.99 534th 1083 50.7%
2008 68.64 296th 1081 72.6%
2009 70.82 267th 1082 75.3%
2010 77.77 133rd 1113 88.1%
2011 70.83 261st 1117 76.6%
2012 73.95 220th 1117 80.3%
2013 81.40 125th 1120 88.8%
2014 79.36 155th 1110 86.0%
2015 78.49 169th 1100 84.6%
2016 78.90 169th 1096 84.6%
2017 80.42 148th 1099 86.5%
2018 75.16 224th 1097 79.6%
2019 75.95 227th 1105 79.5%
2021 77.76 240th 1103 78.2%
2022 85.54 124th 1109 88.8%
2023 83.09 154th 1114 86.2%
2024 82.36 167th 1114 85.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Powell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 87.22 21st 245 91.4%
2024 67.99 82nd 247 66.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Powell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 82.20 41st 300 86.3%
2024 87.81 18th 306 94.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Powell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 74.04 199th 1036 80.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Powell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 82.30 143rd 1100 87.0%
2024 83.26 130th 1098 88.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Powell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 56.25 158th 324 51.2%
2024 43.21 264th 355 25.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Powell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 80.47 178th 1093 83.7%
2024 78.57 211th 1101 80.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Powell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 61.00 92nd 230 60.0%
2024 62.26 108th 238 54.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Powell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 64.87 196th 580 66.2%
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Rank History for White students at Powell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 55.54 471st 984 52.1%
2024 53.09 519th 979 47.0%
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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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Data source: Virginia Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 4.7)
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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, September 28, 2016

Open Quote Even though it is a public school, but teachers really know your child well.
Community is great too. Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, September 3, 2010

Open Quote This is a very happy, friendly, yet challenging school. The energy and warmth is palpable from the minute you step into the office. The teachers and staff are seasoned professionals who not only nurture, but push your child. I come from a family that has groomed its children for the Ivy Leagues for generations. I was quite worried about sending my daughter to a large public school, especially one that is not "ranked" #1 in the metropolitan area. However, this school exceeds my expectations in every respect. Although it is large, it has an unbelievably small, welcoming, friendly, feel and the children receive an extreme amount of one-on-one quality attention and focus from everyone in the school. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Open Quote The teachers are very helpful in meeting the needs of your child and are very attentive to your concerns as a parent. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Powell Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2004 245 64 241 35 1 n/a n/a 48 634
2005 273 75 331 52 2 n/a n/a 55 788
2006 288 75 428 52 1 n/a n/a 84 928
2007 268 71 450 44 2 n/a n/a 82 917
2008 282 63 472 52 2 n/a n/a 40 911
2009 290 66 502 58 0 n/a n/a 55 971
2010 280 58 556 81 1 n/a n/a 57 1033
2011 287 61 612 114 3 0 40 0 1117
2012 283 60 635 135 3 1 44 0 1161
2013 272 70 612 146 1 2 58 0 1161
2014 236 64 555 89 4 1 52 0 1001
2015 209 61 542 84 4 1 58 0 959
2016 195 62 566 83 4 1 66 0 977
2017 192 63 561 85 2 1 58 0 962
2018 181 61 539 79 4 2 50 0 916
2019 183 47 549 75 3 0 53 0 910
2020 196 46 580 70 2 1 63 0 958
2021 190 45 550 66 3 1 74 0 929
2022 166 39 531 63 2 1 81 0 883
2023 180 42 557 63 1 1 85 0 929

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 Powell Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 634 49.5 12.8 14
2005 788 48.5 16.2 14.3
2006 928 64.0 14.5 12.2
2007 917 68.9 13.3 11.5
2008 911 51.0 17.9 10.3
2009 971 53.5 18.1 14.1
2010 1033 54.0 19.1 16.8
2011 1117 60.7 18.4 14.3
2012 1161 71.6 16.1 16.2
2013 1161 69.2 16.7 15.3
2014 1001 61.8 16.1 13.5
2015 959 56.0 17.1 12.2
2016 977 58.0 16.8 11.8
2017 962 47.8 20.1 11.7
2018 916 56.7 16.1 14.8
2019 910 60.7 14.9 16
2020 958 60.6 15.8 16.6
2021 929 64.9 14.3 n/a
2022 883 62.0 14.2 18
2023 929 61.5 15.1 20.7

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 Powell Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 634 49.5 12.8 14
2005 788 48.5 16.2 14.3
2006 928 64.0 14.5 12.2
2007 917 68.9 13.3 11.5
2008 911 51.0 17.9 10.3
2009 971 53.5 18.1 14.1
2010 1033 54.0 19.1 16.8
2011 1117 60.7 18.4 14.3
2012 1161 71.6 16.1 16.2
2013 1161 69.2 16.7 15.3
2014 1001 61.8 16.1 13.5
2015 959 56.0 17.1 12.2
2016 977 58.0 16.8 11.8
2017 962 47.8 20.1 11.7
2018 916 56.7 16.1 14.8
2019 910 60.7 14.9 16
2020 958 60.6 15.8 16.6
2021 929 64.9 14.3 n/a
2022 883 62.0 14.2 18
2023 929 61.5 15.1 20.7

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 Powell Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $22 (0.2%) $9,591 (99.8%) $9,613
2020 $107 (1.1%) $9,540 (98.9%) $9,647
2021 $137 (1.3%) $10,225 (98.7%) $10,362

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Powell Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 227th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 154th of 1114 Elementary schools
 6.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Powell Elementary)9183.3
 7.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)8571.3
 13.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Powell Elementary)8072.5
 7.5%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)7269.6
 2.4%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Powell Elementary)9188.8
 2.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)8673.8
 12.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Powell Elementary)8083.9
 3.9%
   4th Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)7776.3
 0.8%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Powell Elementary)8884.9
 3.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)7763
 14%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Powell Elementary)8584.9
 0.1%
   5th Grade Science (Fairfax County Public Schools)8170.7
 10.3%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Powell Elementary)9084.9
 5.1%
   5th Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)8075.6
 4.4%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Powell Elementary)9589
 6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)8765.2
 21.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7857.8
 20.2%
6th Grade English Reading (Powell Elementary)9390.7
 2.3%
   6th Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)8378.5
 4.5%
   6th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7770.4
 6.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Powell 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 Students910929
 2.1%
African American4742
 10.6%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian549557
 1.5%
Hispanic7563
 16%
Pacific Islander01
White183180
 1.6%
Two or More Races5385
 60.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients16%20.7%
 4.6%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 929 students attended Powell Elementary.

Students at Powell Elementary are 60% Asian, 19% White, 9% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic, 5% African American.

Powell Elementary ranks 167th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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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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