Serving 492 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Cameron Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic and 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: 492 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cameron Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Cameron Elementary School's student population of 492 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
492 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cameron Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cameron Elementary School is 0.76, which is more 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
#1632 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-24%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45-49%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-29%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
19%
7%
Hispanic
36%
19%
Black
18%
22%
White
22%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
15%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cameron Elementary School's ranking?
Cameron Elementary School is ranked #1632 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Cameron Elementary School often compared to?
Cameron Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clermont Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Cameron Elementary School?
492 students attend Cameron Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Cameron Elementary School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 19% of students are Asian, 18% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cameron Elementary School?
Cameron Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cameron Elementary School offer ?
Cameron Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Cameron Elementary School part of?
Cameron Elementary School is part of Fairfax County School District.
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