Serving 663 students in grades 3-6, Fort Belvoir Upper Elementary School ranks in the top 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 51% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher 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 50% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 3-6
- Enrollment: 663 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fort Belvoir Upper Elementary School's student population of 663 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
663 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fort Belvoir Upper Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fort Belvoir Upper Elementary School is 0.68, 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
#864 out of 1792 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)51%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)74%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45-49%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
17%
19%
Black
18%
22%
White
50%
45%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fort Belvoir Upper Elementary School's ranking?
Fort Belvoir Upper Elementary School is ranked #864 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Fort Belvoir Upper Elementary School?
663 students attend Fort Belvoir Upper Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Fort Belvoir Upper Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fort Belvoir Upper Elementary School?
Fort Belvoir Upper Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fort Belvoir Upper Elementary School offer ?
Fort Belvoir Upper Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Fort Belvoir Upper Elementary School part of?
Fort Belvoir Upper Elementary School is part of Fairfax County School District.
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