Serving 399 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Long Branch Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 399 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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Long Branch Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
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Long Branch Elementary School's student population of 399 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
399 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
Long Branch Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Long Branch Elementary School is 0.70, 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
#463 out of 1792 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)65-69%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)75-79%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-64%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
12%
7%
Hispanic
23%
19%
Black
10%
22%
White
47%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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Long Branch Elementary School is ranked #463 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Long Branch Elementary School often compared to?
Long Branch Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Glebe Elementary School, Innovation Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Long Branch Elementary School?
399 students attend Long Branch Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Long Branch Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Black, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Long Branch Elementary School?
Long Branch Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Long Branch Elementary School offer ?
Long Branch Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Long Branch Elementary School part of?
Long Branch Elementary School is part of Arlington County School District.
In what neighborhood is Long Branch Elementary School located?
Long Branch Elementary School is located in the Lyon Park neighborhood of Arlington, VA.
School Reviews麻豆果冻传媒>5 10/29/2016Now that I think about my past schools, I can truly say that long Branch helped me, in ways that many won't realize, a better individual today. I had a great connection with different ethnicities throughout my one year here, and it gave me knowledge and love for everyone no matter the skin color or accent you may have.Review Long Branch Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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Now that I think about my past schools, I can truly say that long Branch helped me, in ways that many won't realize, a better individual today. I had a great connection with different ethnicities throughout my one year here, and it gave me knowledge and love for everyone no matter the skin color or accent you may have.
Review Long Branch Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
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