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Powell Elementary School

13340 Leland Rd.
Centreville, VA 20120
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 929 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Powell Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Asian), 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: 929 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : Top 30% in VA
  • : 72% (Top 20%)
  • : 79% (Top 30%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 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

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

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Powell Elementary School's student population of 929 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
929 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
62 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
Powell 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 Powell Elementary School is 0.59, 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)
#366 out of 1792 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Powell Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
72%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Powell 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)
79%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Powell 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)
55-59%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Powell 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
60%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Powell Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
7%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Powell Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
5%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Powell Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
19%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Powell 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
9%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Powell 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 Powell Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Virginia.
0.59
This chart displays the diversity score of Powell 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
17%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Powell 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
4%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Powell 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 Powell Elementary School's ranking?
Powell Elementary School is ranked #366 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Powell Elementary School?
929 students attend Powell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Powell Elementary School students are Asian, 19% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Powell Elementary School?
Powell Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Powell Elementary School offer ?
Powell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Powell Elementary School part of?
Powell Elementary School is part of Fairfax County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 929 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 72% (Top 20%)
  • : 79% (Top 30%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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