Bucknell Elementary

Public PK, KG-6

 6925 University Dr
       Alexandria, VA  22307


(703) 660-2900

District: Fairfax County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
979th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,941 Help


Students who attend Bucknell Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Sandburg Middle
High:    West Potomac High

Student/teacher ratio:  9.1 Help
Number of students:  256

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
64.1%
African American:
12.9%
White:
12.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  60.9% Help


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Compare Details Bucknell Elementary ranks worse than 87.9% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 115th among 137 ranked elementary schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.04. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Bucknell Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (64.1%), African American (12.9%), White (12.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 60.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bucknell Elementary is 9.1, which is the lowest among 145 elementary schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bucknell Elementary is $17,941, which is the highest among 145 elementary schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Bucknell Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Bucknell Elementary 979th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Bucknell Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Fairfax County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Fairfax County Public Schools 41st of 131 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bucknell Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Bucknell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 48.42 603rd 1062 43.2%
2006 31.45 880th 1071 17.8%
2007 36.59 809th 1083 25.3%
2008 21.33 986th 1081 8.8%
2009 14.92 1044th 1082 3.5%
2010 15.20 1063rd 1113 4.5%
2011 42.04 762nd 1117 31.8%
2012 27.59 963rd 1117 13.8%
2013 6.12 1099th 1120 1.9%
2014 29.75 893rd 1110 19.5%
2015 33.27 839th 1100 23.7%
2016 37.19 802nd 1096 26.8%
2017 37.67 797th 1099 27.5%
2018 23.59 941st 1097 14.2%
2019 30.81 868th 1105 21.4%
2021 6.35 1047th 1103 5.1%
2022 15.38 982nd 1109 11.5%
2023 15.04 979th 1114 12.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Bucknell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 42.82 684th 1100 37.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bucknell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 36.45 398th 564 29.4%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Bucknell Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 300 300
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 275 275
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 272 272
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 279 279
1993 110 80 12 42 1 n/a n/a 0 245
1994 110 77 10 59 0 n/a n/a 0 256
1995 96 100 13 79 0 n/a n/a 0 288
1996 96 100 13 79 0 n/a n/a 0 288
1997 79 106 13 85 1 n/a n/a 0 284
1998 78 124 10 96 1 n/a n/a 0 309
1999 62 98 10 100 1 n/a n/a 0 271
2000 66 94 16 92 0 n/a n/a -4 264
2001 58 89 15 112 0 n/a n/a 0 274
2002 45 98 23 148 1 n/a n/a 8 323
2003 45 98 23 148 1 n/a n/a 8 323
2004 39 88 24 140 1 n/a n/a 11 303
2005 38 66 17 161 2 n/a n/a 14 298
2006 35 70 15 155 2 n/a n/a 10 287
2007 35 51 16 156 2 n/a n/a 21 281
2008 33 52 13 170 2 n/a n/a 20 290
2009 41 53 13 158 0 n/a n/a 15 280
2010 45 57 13 156 0 n/a n/a 15 286
2011 45 50 14 157 2 0 18 0 286
2012 24 49 11 152 3 0 11 0 250
2013 27 55 10 161 3 0 15 0 271
2014 17 50 14 170 3 0 5 0 259
2015 35 60 14 169 1 0 7 0 286
2016 25 56 14 157 0 0 6 0 258
2017 25 39 22 155 1 3 5 0 250
2018 43 42 17 155 1 2 9 0 269
2019 40 37 15 147 0 0 13 0 252
2020 45 46 15 165 0 0 16 0 287
2021 41 35 16 158 0 0 11 0 261
2022 38 30 21 159 0 0 13 0 261
2023 31 33 12 164 0 0 16 0 256

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bucknell Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 300 23.7 12.6 n/a
1990 275 23.3 11.8 n/a
1991 272 24.4 11.1 n/a
1992 279 24.9 11.2 n/a
1993 245 27.1 9.0 n/a
1994 256 15.4 n/a 46.9
1995 288 n/a 0.0 42.4
1996 288 n/a 0.0 42.4
1997 284 n/a 0.0 41.5
1998 309 n/a 0.0 46.6
1999 271 25.0 10.8 57.6
2000 264 n/a 0.0 49.3
2001 274 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 323 39.8 8.1 58.4
2003 323 39.8 8.1 58.4
2004 303 36.0 8.4 58.9
2005 298 36.0 8.3 60.6
2006 287 36.0 8.0 56.7
2007 281 37.3 7.5 58.8
2008 290 28.0 10.4 69.3
2009 280 27.5 10.2 73.6
2010 286 24.3 11.7 74.9
2011 286 28.1 10.1 74.5
2012 250 27.1 9.2 74.8
2013 271 24.5 11.0 73.8
2014 259 27.5 9.4 80.3
2015 286 29.0 9.8 68.5
2016 258 26.0 9.9 72.1
2017 250 26.0 9.6 64.8
2018 269 25.0 10.7 62.8
2019 252 27.3 9.2 63.1
2020 287 27.8 10.3 64.5
2021 261 27.7 9.3 n/a
2022 261 28.0 9.2 70.9
2023 256 28.0 9.1 60.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bucknell Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 300 23.7 12.6 n/a
1990 275 23.3 11.8 n/a
1991 272 24.4 11.1 n/a
1992 279 24.9 11.2 n/a
1993 245 27.1 9.0 n/a
1994 256 15.4 n/a 46.9
1995 288 n/a 0.0 42.4
1996 288 n/a 0.0 42.4
1997 284 n/a 0.0 41.5
1998 309 n/a 0.0 46.6
1999 271 25.0 10.8 57.6
2000 264 n/a 0.0 49.3
2001 274 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 323 39.8 8.1 58.4
2003 323 39.8 8.1 58.4
2004 303 36.0 8.4 58.9
2005 298 36.0 8.3 60.6
2006 287 36.0 8.0 56.7
2007 281 37.3 7.5 58.8
2008 290 28.0 10.4 69.3
2009 280 27.5 10.2 73.6
2010 286 24.3 11.7 74.9
2011 286 28.1 10.1 74.5
2012 250 27.1 9.2 74.8
2013 271 24.5 11.0 73.8
2014 259 27.5 9.4 80.3
2015 286 29.0 9.8 68.5
2016 258 26.0 9.9 72.1
2017 250 26.0 9.6 64.8
2018 269 25.0 10.7 62.8
2019 252 27.3 9.2 63.1
2020 287 27.8 10.3 64.5
2021 261 27.7 9.3 n/a
2022 261 28.0 9.2 70.9
2023 256 28.0 9.1 60.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Bucknell Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $956 (5.5%) $16,539 (94.5%) $17,494
2020 $841 (5.2%) $15,343 (94.8%) $16,185
2021 $1,005 (5.6%) $16,936 (94.4%) $17,941

Data source: Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bucknell Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 868th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 979th of 1114 Elementary schools
 9.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bucknell Elementary)9135.7
 55.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)8571.3
 13.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Bucknell Elementary)7328.6
 44.4%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)7269.6
 2.4%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bucknell Elementary)7748.2
 28.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)8673.8
 12.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Bucknell Elementary)6250
 12%
   4th Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)7776.3
 0.8%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bucknell Elementary)5940.7
 18.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)7763
 14%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Bucknell Elementary)6351.9
 11.2%
   5th Grade Science (Fairfax County Public Schools)8170.7
 10.3%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Bucknell Elementary)4853.9
 5.8%
   5th Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)8075.6
 4.4%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Bucknell Elementary)8463.3
 20.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)8765.2
 21.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7857.8
 20.2%
6th Grade English Reading (Bucknell Elementary)7353.3
 19.7%
   6th Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)8378.5
 4.5%
   6th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7770.4
 6.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students252256
 1.6%
African American3733
 10.8%
American Indian00
Asian1512
 20%
Hispanic147164
 11.6%
Pacific Islander00
White4031
 22.5%
Two or More Races1316
 23.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients63.1%60.9%
 2.2%


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Students at Bucknell Elementary are 64% Hispanic, 13% African American, 12% White, 6% Two or more races, 5% Asian.

Bucknell Elementary ranks in the bottom 12.1% of Virginia elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 256 students attended Bucknell Elementary.

Students who attend Bucknell Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Sandburg Middle
High : West Potomac High


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