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Fort Hunt Elementary

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Fort Hunt Elementary ranks 385 th of 1111 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public, Magnet Grades PK, KG-6

385^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,111 Virginia Elementary Schools

Better than 65% of Virginia elementary schools

Summary

Fort Hunt Elementary is a PK-6 elementary school in Alexandria, VA, serving 551 students in a mixed-income area as part of Fairfax County Public Schools. About 30% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch — a lower poverty rate than most neighboring schools, though higher than the two top performers in the area. For 2025-2026, Fort Hunt ranked 385th out of 1,111 Virginia elementary schools (65th percentile, 3 stars), making it the third-strongest school in its immediate comparison group — well ahead of Riverside, Bucknell, Washington Mill, and Woodlawn, though below Stratford Landing (84th percentile) and Waynewood (94th percentile).

Academically, Fort Hunt beats both district and state averages. Average SOL proficiency across grades 3-6 is about 81% in math and 80% in reading, compared with district averages of 73% and 77%. The school's 6th grade results are especially impressive: 88.89% proficiency in math and 92.31% in reading — far exceeding district and state averages and even surpassing higher-ranked nearby schools like Waynewood and Stratford Landing in 6th grade math. Chronic absenteeism is a strength at 10.3%, lower than the district (11.9%) and state (14.8%) averages and improved from 15.6% two years earlier. The school spends $12,919 per student with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio — a leaner model than most neighboring schools, yet results are significantly better than schools spending more.

Fort Hunt has been on a remarkable upward trajectory, climbing from the bottom 13% of Virginia elementary schools in 2016-2017 to the top 35% today — progress that nearby schools have not matched. Its support for students with disabilities is a standout strength, ranking in the 90th percentile statewide with 5 stars. The main challenge is equity: students from low-income families rank in the 23rd percentile statewide, and gaps remain for some historically underserved groups. With roughly 30% of students economically disadvantaged, closing these gaps is the school's biggest opportunity. Overall, Fort Hunt is a strong, improving school with excellent attendance and exceptional upper-grade results — one of the better elementary options in the Mount Vernon area.

551

Students ?

15.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,798

Per pupil spending ?

29.9%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

8832 Linton Ln
Alexandria, VA 22308

(703) 619-2600

District: Fairfax County Public Schools

Students who attend Fort Hunt Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Sandburg Middle
High:	West Potomac High

Racial breakdown:

White:

54.3%

Hispanic:

22.0%

African American:

17.4%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 16th percentile in 2016 → 65th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Virginia average (79% vs 71% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 49 percentile points since 2016

✓Above the Virginia median (65th percentile)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school79%

District avg75%

Virginia avg71%

385^th of 1,111

Virginia public elementary schools ?

Top 35%▲ up 50 pts since 2016

From bottom 16% (2016) to top 35% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

65^th of 137Elementary Schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools

39^th of 131Fairfax County Public Schools among Virginia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	67.3	385 of 1111	65.3%	★★★☆☆
2025	61.0	464 of 1110	58.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	56.5	533 of 1114	52.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	59.8	478 of 1114	57.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	64.1	419 of 1109	62.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	58.7	483 of 1103	56.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	52.9	595 of 1105	46.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	41.0	756 of 1097	31.1%	★★☆☆☆
2017	23.5	954 of 1099	13.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	25.2	924 of 1096	15.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	49.2	644 of 1100	41.5%	★★☆☆☆
2014	53.2	550 of 1110	50.5%	★★★☆☆
2013	57.0	487 of 1120	56.5%	★★★☆☆
2012	40.0	786 of 1117	29.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	38.5	822 of 1117	26.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	46.2	713 of 1113	35.9%	★★☆☆☆
2009	56.6	483 of 1082	55.4%	★★★☆☆
2008	56.5	499 of 1081	53.8%	★★★☆☆
2007	50.3	589 of 1083	45.6%	★★☆☆☆
2006	57.2	479 of 1071	55.3%	★★★☆☆
2005	52.3	549 of 1062	48.3%	★★☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	26.6	476 of 579	17.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	47.4	338 of 588	42.5%	★★☆☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	81.8	42 of 420	90.0%	★★★★★
2024	47.6	240 of 355	32.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	48.3	200 of 324	38.3%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	76.1	244 of 1100	77.8%	★★★★☆
2025	67.8	354 of 1096	67.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	61.1	453 of 1098	58.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	54.1	546 of 1100	50.4%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	61.4	227 of 619	63.3%	★★★☆☆
2025	53.7	292 of 606	51.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	54.3	282 of 580	51.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	66.8	185 of 564	67.2%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	29.8	803 of 1040	22.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	28.2	813 of 1046	22.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	33.6	759 of 1036	26.7%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	52.5	573 of 1099	47.9%	★★☆☆☆
2025	49.7	585 of 1093	46.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	47.1	640 of 1101	41.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	63.6	397 of 1093	63.7%	★★★☆☆

Military Connected

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	72.7	38 of 206	81.6%	★★★★☆
2025	69.5	54 of 192	71.9%	★★★★☆
2024	85.7	6 of 195	96.9%	★★★★★
2023	65.8	60 of 182	67.0%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	83.0	82 of 974	91.6%	★★★★★
2025	73.6	219 of 973	77.5%	★★★★☆
2024	75.4	190 of 979	80.6%	★★★★☆
2023	80.4	108 of 984	89.0%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

White (2026)92nd percentile+26 vs school

Disabled (2026)90th percentile+25 vs school

Military Connected (2026)82nd percentile+16 vs school

Female (2026)78th percentile+12 vs school

Hispanic (2026)63rd percentile~ school

Male (2026)48th percentile-17 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)23rd percentile-43 vs school

African American (2025)18th percentile-40 vs school

By subject vs Virginia (2025-2026) ?

Mathematics81%+9 vs state

English Reading79%+8 vs state

Science69%~ state avg

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What people are saying

by a parent
Saturday, January 28, 2017

This school has greatly improved, and I'm surprised to see the poor ratings. We love it here. The Spanish immersion program is a unique offering. The principal makes a genuine effort to get to know the kids. It's a caring community. Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, February 24, 2012

Poor leadership, poor teachers, poor communication, poor follow through, poor undersatnding of their roll as an educator. The staff and administrators are not willing to perform any task outside of the 8:30am to 3:25pm time frame. The back to school nigths are poorly designed and the information shared is not accurate or followed through on. There is no use of the 24/7 learning as these educators are to lazy to post on the Blackboards. The Spanish program is poorly designed and presented. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				SOL Algebra I (2026)	SOL Mathematics (2026)				SOL Science (2026)	SOL English Reading (2026)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SOL Algebra I 6th Grade	SOL Mathematics 3rd Grade	SOL Mathematics 4th Grade	SOL Mathematics 5th Grade	SOL Mathematics 6th Grade	SOL Science 5th Grade	SOL English Reading 3rd Grade	SOL English Reading 4th Grade	SOL English Reading 5th Grade	SOL English Reading 6th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Fort Hunt Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-6	8832 Linton Ln	Alexandria	22308	Fairfax County	Fairfax County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(703) 619-2600	551	35	15.6	29.9%	299 (54.3%)	96 (17.4%)	121 (22.0%)	9 (1.6%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (4.2%)	67.3	385^th of 1111 public elementary schools	65.3%		61	464^th of 1110 public elementary schools	58.2%	79		85.4	77.0	73.6	88.9	69.0	76.2	74.7	76.7	92.3	$12,798	$165	$12,633
Stratford Landing Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	8484 Riverside Rd	Alexandria	22308	Fairfax County	Fairfax County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(703) 619-3600	669	51	13.1	26.9%	361 (54.0%)	133 (19.9%)	82 (12.3%)	37 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (8.4%)	81.3	182^nd of 1111 public elementary schools	83.6%		82.9	165^th of 1110 public elementary schools	85.1%	17	≥ 50%	87.4	90.5	57.1	68.0	79.2	82.6	89.0	93.8	92.0	$12,506	$171	$12,335
Waynewood Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	1205 Waynewood Blvd	Alexandria	22308	Fairfax County	Fairfax County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(703) 704-7100	738	46	16.0	4.1%	602 (81.6%)	23 (3.1%)	57 (7.7%)	10 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	45 (6.1%)	88.2	71^st of 1111 public elementary schools	93.6%		90.5	43^rd of 1110 public elementary schools	96.1%	28	≥ 50%	88.1	91.1	84.4	80.4	88.9	86.1	93.3	96.7	91.7	$10,581	$151	$10,430
Woodley Hills Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	8718 Old Mt Vernon Rd	Alexandria	22309	Fairfax County	Fairfax County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(703) 799-2000	495	45	11.0	83.6%	76 (15.4%)	69 (13.9%)	309 (62.4%)	18 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	21 (4.2%)	20	942^nd of 1111 public elementary schools	15.2%		15.5	977^th of 1110 public elementary schools	12.0%	35		60.9	54.2	46.3	43.6	59.3	51.6	58.6	54.7	75.0	$16,306	$877	$15,429
Riverside Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	8410 Old Mount Vernon Rd	Alexandria	22309	Fairfax County	Fairfax County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(703) 799-6000	741	51	14.4	80.3%	135 (18.2%)	179 (24.2%)	336 (45.3%)	61 (8.2%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	27 (3.6%)	47.9	636^th of 1111 public elementary schools	42.8%		47	640^th of 1110 public elementary schools	42.3%	4	≥ 50%	75.0	74.8	52.3	71.7	73.2	63.6	71.8	67.6	75.0	$13,465	$906	$12,559
Washington Mill Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-6	9100 Cherrytree Dr	Alexandria	22309	Fairfax County	Fairfax County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(703) 619-2500	592	41	14.5	78.9%	116 (19.6%)	170 (28.7%)	239 (40.4%)	47 (7.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.2%)	35.2	782^nd of 1111 public elementary schools	29.6%		34	786^th of 1110 public elementary schools	29.2%	4		72.8	62.4	69.5	61.3	68.7	48.2	60.4	68.7	73.7	$15,092	$908	$14,184
Hollin Meadows Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	2310 Nordok Place	Alexandria	22306	Fairfax County	Fairfax County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(703) 718-8300	594	42	14.2	76.3%	169 (28.5%)	113 (19.0%)	225 (37.9%)	65 (10.9%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	19 (3.2%)	15.8	980^th of 1111 public elementary schools	11.8%		15.9	970^th of 1110 public elementary schools	12.6%	10		59.3	58.8	38.9	53.1	45.3	55.2	54.8	61.6	61.1	$14,213	$1,381	$12,832
Mount Vernon Woods Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	4015 Fielding St	Alexandria	22309	Fairfax County	Fairfax County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(703) 619-2800	507	42	12.0	97.6%	22 (4.3%)	109 (21.5%)	323 (63.7%)	38 (7.5%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.2%)	10.6	1023^rd of 1111 public elementary schools	7.9%		11.3	1015^th of 1110 public elementary schools	8.6%	8		51.5	61.5	17.5	34.6	38.5	44.1	56.9	48.1	63.9	$15,835	$1,593	$14,242
Woodlawn Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	8505 Highland Ln	Alexandria	22309	Fairfax County	Fairfax County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(703) 619-4800	447	39	11.5	83.4%	45 (10.1%)	85 (19.0%)	266 (59.5%)	42 (9.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.0%)	18	965^th of 1111 public elementary schools	13.1%		10.2	1023^rd of 1110 public elementary schools	7.8%	58		77.6	57.7	46.8	25.8	46.8	53.1	59.6	47.8	62.3	$16,873	$1,098	$15,776
Hybla Valley Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	3415 Lockheed Blvd	Alexandria	22306	Fairfax County	Fairfax County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(703) 718-7000	878	63	14.0	—	17 (1.9%)	80 (9.1%)	731 (83.3%)	37 (4.2%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.0%)	7.4	1050^th of 1111 public elementary schools	5.5%		9.7	1027^th of 1110 public elementary schools	7.5%	23		53.5	43.0	38.6	55.4	42.9	45.2	48.0	44.3	54.8	$13,481	$1,309	$12,172

Frequently Asked Questions about Fort Hunt Elementary

How many students attend Fort Hunt Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 551 students attended Fort Hunt Elementary.

What schools do graduates of Fort Hunt Elementary attend?

Students who attend Fort Hunt Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Sandburg Middle
High : West Potomac High

What is the racial makeup of Fort Hunt Elementary?

Students at Fort Hunt Elementary are 54% White, 22% Hispanic, 17% African American, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What district is Fort Hunt Elementary in?

Fairfax County Public Schools

Is Fort Hunt Elementary a good school?

Fort Hunt Elementary ranks 385^th of 1111 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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