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Public School | Grades PK-6 | Fairfax County Public Schools

Groveton Elementary School is located in Alexandria, VA and is one of 141 elementary schools in Fairfax County Public Schools School District. It is a public school that serves 700 students in grades PK-6.

Groveton Elementary School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Virginia in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Groveton Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.

In 2011, Groveton Elementary School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Virginia average is 18 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Groveton Elementary School's students and teachers. more

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Rose Hill, Franconia, Ft. Belvoir, Kingstowne, Avon, Alexandria, Sthrn MD Fac, Sthrn Md Fac, Baileys Xrds, Baileys Crossroads, Fort Washington, Oxon Hill, Arlington, Ft Washington, Ft. Myer, Annandale more...

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6900 Harrison Lane, Alexandria, VA 22306

(703) 718-8000

Fairfax County Public Schools

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School Name distance	TestRating	Community Rating
Hybla Valley Elementary School 0.8 miles		1 2 3 4 5
St Louis Catholic School 0.9 miles	n/a	1 2 3 4 5
Montessori School Of Alexandria 1 miles	n/a	1 2 3 4 5
Bucknell Elementary School 1.1 miles		1 2 3 4 5
Mount Eagle Elementary School 1.5 miles		1 2 3 4 5

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Students

Enrollment (2011)

Total: 700

52% 48%

Student Economic Level (2011)

In 2011, Groveton Elementary School had 66% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Virginia had 37% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.

Student Ethnicity (2011)

Hispanic

42%

Black

30%

White

14%

Asian/Pacific Islander

11%

Two or More Races

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Fairfax County Public Schools District Spending

$12,986Per Pupil

The Fairfax County Public Schools spends $12,986 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 61% on instruction, 35% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Fairfax County Public Schools District

14:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO

In 2011, Groveton Elementary School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Virginia average is 18 students per full-time equivalent teacher.

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About the SOL

What is it?

The Standards of Learning (SOL) Assessments are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.

Which Grades and Subjects?

Students in grades 3 through 8 are assessed in reading and math, in grades 5 and 8 in writing, in grades 3, 5 and 8 in science, and in grades 3 and 8 in history/social science.

How is it Scored?

Students score at one of three levels: fail/basic, pass/proficient and pass/advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the pass/proficient level.

About the SOL

What is it?

The Standards of Learning (SOL) Assessments are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.

How is it Scored?

Students score at one of three levels: fail/basic, pass/proficient and pass/advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the pass/proficient level.

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