Falmouth Elementary

Summary:

Falmouth Elementary is a public elementary school in Falmouth, Virginia, serving 685 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Stafford County Public Schools district, which is ranked 74 out of 130 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating.

Falmouth Elementary stands out for its relatively diverse student population, with 36.5% White, 23.5% African American, 22.48% Hispanic, and 7.59% Asian students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by SOL (Standards of Learning) test scores, is generally lower than the district and state averages. For example, the 3rd grade math proficiency rate at Falmouth Elementary was 51.64% in the 2023-2024 school year, compared to 68.04% for the district and 70.11% for the state. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom 20% of Virginia elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Falmouth Elementary also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 78.1% in the 2022-2023 school year. This is significantly higher than nearby schools like Stafford Elementary (35.76%) and Grafton Village Elementary (32.77%). Additionally, Falmouth Elementary has a relatively high student-teacher ratio of 14.6, compared to the nearby schools, which have ratios ranging from 13.2 to 17.8. These factors may contribute to the school's lower academic performance and suggest a need for additional staffing and resources to support student learning.


Detail:

Public K-5

 1000 Forbes St
       Falmouth, VA  22405


(540) 373-7458

District: Stafford County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
901st of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,513 Help


Students who attend Falmouth Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Edward E. Drew Junior Middle
High:    Stafford Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.6 Help
Number of students:  726

Racial breakdown:

White:
33.3%
African American:
26.0%
Hispanic:
22.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  76.4% Help


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Compare Details Falmouth Elementary ranks worse than 80.9% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks last among 17 ranked elementary schools in the Stafford County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.05. (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 Student population at Falmouth Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (33.3%), African American (26%), Hispanic (22%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 76.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Falmouth Elementary is 14.6, which is the 8th best among 17 elementary schools in the Stafford County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Falmouth Elementary is $9,513, which is the 3rd highest among 17 elementary schools in the Stafford County Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Falmouth Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Falmouth Elementary 901st of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Falmouth Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Stafford County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Stafford County Public Schools 74th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Falmouth Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Falmouth Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 29.76 873rd 1062 17.8%
2006 27.52 929th 1071 13.3%
2007 16.34 1017th 1083 6.1%
2008 35.91 818th 1081 24.3%
2009 46.26 679th 1082 37.2%
2010 38.21 855th 1113 23.2%
2011 59.33 463rd 1117 58.5%
2012 49.92 633rd 1117 43.3%
2013 44.15 698th 1120 37.7%
2014 43.80 690th 1110 37.8%
2015 25.12 929th 1100 15.5%
2016 45.18 700th 1096 36.1%
2017 48.07 647th 1099 41.1%
2018 47.33 670th 1097 38.9%
2019 46.81 673rd 1105 39.1%
2021 40.43 706th 1103 36.0%
2022 35.93 777th 1109 29.9%
2023 34.47 795th 1114 28.6%
2024 25.05 901st 1114 19.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Falmouth Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 33.01 185th 245 24.5%
2024 37.06 168th 247 32.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Falmouth Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 38.85 738th 1100 32.9%
2024 28.38 851st 1098 22.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Falmouth Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 30.11 828th 1093 24.2%
2024 22.55 918th 1101 16.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Falmouth Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 36.19 422nd 579 27.1%
2024 21.21 515th 588 12.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Falmouth Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 50.05 316th 564 44.0%
2024 29.38 445th 580 23.3%
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Rank History for White students at Falmouth Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 32.61 749th 984 23.9%
2024 21.63 848th 979 13.4%
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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 Falmouth 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 666 666
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 631 631
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 659 659
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 676 676
1993 541 59 4 10 2 n/a n/a 0 616
1994 500 74 4 8 1 n/a n/a 0 587
1995 474 89 17 17 0 n/a n/a 0 597
1996 474 89 17 17 0 n/a n/a 0 597
1997 456 102 15 18 2 n/a n/a 0 593
1998 436 113 13 17 4 n/a n/a 0 583
1999 500 147 17 27 4 n/a n/a 0 695
2000 571 195 18 27 4 n/a n/a -4 811
2001 463 92 9 23 4 n/a n/a 0 591
2002 509 108 13 24 5 n/a n/a 7 666
2003 509 108 13 24 5 n/a n/a 7 666
2004 535 144 16 31 4 n/a n/a 9 739
2005 525 156 25 40 4 n/a n/a 18 768
2006 300 95 9 41 2 n/a n/a 7 454
2007 282 107 11 46 2 n/a n/a 15 463
2008 250 95 12 51 1 n/a n/a 19 428
2009 272 133 14 54 0 n/a n/a 33 506
2010 302 156 21 59 3 n/a n/a 32 573
2011 276 115 24 74 1 3 56 0 549
2012 238 110 24 69 1 2 42 0 486
2013 267 138 20 91 1 0 48 0 565
2014 292 118 25 93 1 0 54 0 583
2015 258 119 15 103 3 0 46 0 544
2016 264 111 15 114 2 1 49 0 556
2017 265 110 21 128 2 4 56 0 586
2018 287 163 23 144 2 5 55 0 679
2019 268 181 27 135 2 4 68 0 685
2020 256 161 18 131 2 5 73 0 646
2021 241 162 21 117 2 3 76 0 622
2022 231 153 24 132 1 2 71 0 614
2023 250 161 52 154 1 0 67 0 685
2024 242 189 56 160 1 0 78 0 726

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 Falmouth Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 666 35.1 18.9 n/a
1990 631 36.0 17.5 n/a
1991 659 37.6 17.5 n/a
1992 676 38.3 17.6 n/a
1993 616 36.0 17.1 n/a
1994 587 30.3 n/a 24.2
1995 597 n/a 0.0 32.2
1996 597 n/a 0.0 32.2
1997 593 n/a 0.0 35.8
1998 583 n/a 0.0 38.3
1999 695 37.0 18.8 38.3
2000 811 n/a 0.0 36.3
2001 591 40.5 14.6 29.9
2002 666 47.5 14.0 24.9
2003 666 47.5 14.0 24.9
2004 739 51.5 14.3 20.3
2005 768 50.5 15.2 21.1
2006 454 44.0 10.3 36.5
2007 463 40.0 11.6 25.7
2008 428 26.0 16.5 25.7
2009 506 28.4 17.8 28.3
2010 573 32.3 17.7 36.2
2011 549 32.6 16.8 37.7
2012 486 32.0 15.1 34.8
2013 565 30.0 18.8 39.1
2014 583 32.2 18.1 38.9
2015 544 31.0 17.5 36.2
2016 556 32.0 17.3 32.9
2017 586 32.0 18.3 34
2018 679 32.0 21.2 39.9
2019 685 32.2 21.2 38.5
2020 646 42.0 15.3 47.1
2021 622 39.0 15.9 n/a
2022 614 40.5 15.1 49.5
2023 685 46.7 14.6 78.1
2024 726 49.5 14.6 76.4

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 Falmouth Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 666 35.1 18.9 n/a
1990 631 36.0 17.5 n/a
1991 659 37.6 17.5 n/a
1992 676 38.3 17.6 n/a
1993 616 36.0 17.1 n/a
1994 587 30.3 n/a 24.2
1995 597 n/a 0.0 32.2
1996 597 n/a 0.0 32.2
1997 593 n/a 0.0 35.8
1998 583 n/a 0.0 38.3
1999 695 37.0 18.8 38.3
2000 811 n/a 0.0 36.3
2001 591 40.5 14.6 29.9
2002 666 47.5 14.0 24.9
2003 666 47.5 14.0 24.9
2004 739 51.5 14.3 20.3
2005 768 50.5 15.2 21.1
2006 454 44.0 10.3 36.5
2007 463 40.0 11.6 25.7
2008 428 26.0 16.5 25.7
2009 506 28.4 17.8 28.3
2010 573 32.3 17.7 36.2
2011 549 32.6 16.8 37.7
2012 486 32.0 15.1 34.8
2013 565 30.0 18.8 39.1
2014 583 32.2 18.1 38.9
2015 544 31.0 17.5 36.2
2016 556 32.0 17.3 32.9
2017 586 32.0 18.3 34
2018 679 32.0 21.2 39.9
2019 685 32.2 21.2 38.5
2020 646 42.0 15.3 47.1
2021 622 39.0 15.9 n/a
2022 614 40.5 15.1 49.5
2023 685 46.7 14.6 78.1
2024 726 49.5 14.6 76.4

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 Falmouth Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $494 (5.7%) $8,194 (94.3%) $8,688
2020 $453 (5.3%) $8,150 (94.7%) $8,603
2021 $453 (4.8%) $9,061 (95.2%) $9,513

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Falmouth Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 673rd of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 795th of 1114 Elementary schools
 10.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Falmouth Elementary)8057.3
 22.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Stafford County Public Schools)8167.3
 13.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Falmouth Elementary)6561.3
 3.7%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Stafford County Public Schools)7061.9
 8.1%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Falmouth Elementary)8258.8
 23.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Stafford County Public Schools)8569
 16%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Falmouth Elementary)7867.3
 10.7%
   4th Grade English Reading (Stafford County Public Schools)7672.6
 3.4%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Falmouth Elementary)8560
 25%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Stafford County Public Schools)8569.9
 15.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Falmouth Elementary)7551.6
 23.4%
   5th Grade Science (Stafford County Public Schools)7761.8
 15.2%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Falmouth Elementary)7767.7
 9.3%
   5th Grade English Reading (Stafford County Public Schools)8172.2
 8.8%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students685685
African American181161
 11%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian2752
 92.6%
Hispanic135154
 14.1%
Pacific Islander40
 100%
White268250
 6.7%
Two or More Races6867
 1.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients38.5%78.1%
 39.6%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 726 students attended Falmouth Elementary.

Falmouth Elementary ranks in the bottom 19.1% of Virginia elementary schools.

Students who attend Falmouth Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Edward E. Drew Junior Middle
High : Stafford Senior High

Students at Falmouth Elementary are 33% White, 26% African American, 22% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 8% Asian.


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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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