Serving 783 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Colvin Run Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 89% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 94% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 783 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 89% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 94% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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Colvin Run Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
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Colvin Run Elementary School's student population of 783 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
783 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Students by Grade
Colvin Run Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Colvin Run Elementary School is 0.63, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#12 out of 1792 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)89%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)94%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)85-89%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
29%
7%
Hispanic
7%
19%
Black
2%
22%
White
53%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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Colvin Run Elementary School is ranked #12 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Colvin Run Elementary School?
783 students attend Colvin Run Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Colvin Run Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Colvin Run Elementary School?
Colvin Run Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Colvin Run Elementary School offer ?
Colvin Run Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Colvin Run Elementary School part of?
Colvin Run Elementary School is part of Fairfax County School District.
School Reviews麻豆果冻传媒>5 11/24/2017Colvin Run is awesome!!! It's a great school for great kids!!!5 9/12/2012This school is a great school that allows children to not only learn academic skills but character and social skills. I would recommend this school to anyone that wants their child to have a good education.Review Colvin Run Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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Colvin Run is awesome!!! It's a great school for great kids!!!
This school is a great school that allows children to not only learn academic skills but character and social skills. I would recommend this school to anyone that wants their child to have a good education.
Review Colvin Run Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
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