Serving 1,024 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Kent Gardens Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90% (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 17:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 1,024 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 90% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 94% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kent Gardens Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Kent Gardens Elementary School's student population of 1,024 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,024 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kent Gardens 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 Kent Gardens Elementary School is 0.64, 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
#8 out of 1792 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
94%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
25%
7%
Hispanic
8%
18%
Black
4%
22%
White
54%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kent Gardens Elementary School's ranking?
Kent Gardens Elementary School is ranked #8 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Kent Gardens Elementary School often compared to?
Kent Gardens Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sherman Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90% 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 Kent Gardens Elementary School?
1,024 students attend Kent Gardens Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Kent Gardens Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kent Gardens Elementary School?
Kent Gardens Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kent Gardens Elementary School offer ?
Kent Gardens Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Kent Gardens Elementary School part of?
Kent Gardens Elementary School is part of Fairfax Co PBLC Schs School District.
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