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Bucknell Elementary School

6925 University Dr
Alexandria, VA 22307
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 256 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Bucknell Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 256 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : Bottom 50% in VA
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Bucknell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Bucknell Elementary School's student population of 256 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
256 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Bucknell Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bucknell Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (VA)
#1734 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Bucknell Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
10-14%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bucknell Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
35-39%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bucknell Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
≤20%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Bucknell Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Bucknell Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
64%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Bucknell Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
13%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Bucknell Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
12%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Bucknell Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Bucknell Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Bucknell Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Virginia.
0.56
This chart displays the diversity score of Bucknell Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Bucknell Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Bucknell Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bucknell Elementary School's ranking?
Bucknell Elementary School is ranked #1734 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Bucknell Elementary School often compared to?
Bucknell Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Belle View Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Bucknell Elementary School?
256 students attend Bucknell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Bucknell Elementary School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bucknell Elementary School?
Bucknell Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bucknell Elementary School offer ?
Bucknell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bucknell Elementary School part of?
Bucknell Elementary School is part of Fairfax County School District.
In what neighborhood is Bucknell Elementary School located?
Bucknell Elementary School is located in the Groveton neighborhood of Alexandria, VA. There are 3 other public schools located in Groveton.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 256 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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