Clifton Elementary School serves 366 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 96% (which was higher than the Virginia state average of 86%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥99% (which was higher than the Virginia state average of 88%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
366 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)96%
86%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)≥99%
88%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
8%
Hispanic
10%
19%
Black
1%
22%
White
78%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
96% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 86% VA state average), while ≥99% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 88% VA state average).
How many students attend Clifton Elementary School?
366 students attend Clifton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Clifton Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clifton Elementary School?
Clifton Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Clifton Elementary School offer ?
Clifton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Clifton Elementary School part of?
Clifton Elementary School is part of Fairfax County Public Schools School District.
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