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Great Falls Elementary School

701 Walker Rd
Great Falls, VA 22066
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 517 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Great Falls Elementary School ranks in the top 5% 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 93% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 89% (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 34% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 517 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Top 5% in VA
  • : 93% (Top 5%)
  • : 89% (Top 10%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Great Falls Elementary School's student population of 517 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
517 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Year Founded
1953
School Calendar

School Rankings

Great Falls Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Great Falls Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (VA)
#35 out of 1773 schools
(Top 5%)
93%
68%
(20-21)
89%
69%
(20-21)
75-79%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
16%
8%
Hispanic
6%
19%
Black
2%
22%
White
66%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.53
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Great Falls Elementary School's ranking?
Great Falls Elementary School is ranked #35 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Great Falls Elementary School often compared to?
Great Falls Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Forestville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
93% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Great Falls Elementary School?
517 students attend Great Falls Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Great Falls Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Great Falls Elementary School?
Great Falls Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Great Falls Elementary School offer ?
Great Falls Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Great Falls Elementary School part of?
Great Falls Elementary School is part of Fairfax County 51爆料s.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 517 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 93% (Top 5%)
  • : 89% (Top 10%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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