Archer Elementary

Summary:

Archer Elementary is a high-performing public elementary school in Vienna, Virginia, serving 519 students in grades PK-6. As part of the Fairfax County Public Schools district, Archer consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, with strong academic results and a diverse student population.

Archer Elementary's students consistently outperform the Fairfax County and Virginia state averages on SOL (Standards of Learning) assessments, with particularly strong performance from Asian and multi-racial students. The school has a relatively diverse student body, with a racial makeup of 50.29% White, 13.68% Hispanic, 25.82% Asian, and 9.63% two or more races, which is higher than nearby schools like Vienna Elementary. Additionally, Archer has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (13.1%) compared to schools like Freedom Hill Elementary (36.14%) and Marshall Road Elementary (33.03%).

Archer Elementary's consistent high performance, strong subgroup equity, and diverse student population make it a standout school in the Fairfax County district. While the school's overall results are exceptional, there may be opportunities to further support the academic growth of certain subgroups, such as disabled students. Overall, Archer Elementary is a highly regarded and sought-after elementary school that provides an excellent education for its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 324 Nutley St NW
       Vienna, VA  22180


(703) 937-6200

District: Fairfax County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
156th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,846 Help


Students who attend Archer Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Thoreau Middle
High:    Madison High

Student/teacher ratio:  13.9 Help
Number of students:  541

Racial breakdown:

White:
51.4%
Asian:
23.8%
Hispanic:
14.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  14.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Archer Elementary ranks better than 86% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 37th among 137 ranked elementary schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.82. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Archer Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (51.4%), Asian (23.8%), Hispanic (14.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Archer Elementary is 13.9, which is the 70th best among 137 elementary schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Archer Elementary is $10,846. 87 elementary schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Archer Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Archer Elementary 156th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Archer Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Fairfax County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Fairfax County Public Schools 41st of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Archer Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Archer Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 89.34 15th 1062 98.6%
2006 86.70 34th 1071 96.8%
2007 86.01 42nd 1083 96.1%
2008 84.59 41st 1081 96.2%
2009 86.99 18th 1082 98.3%
2010 84.72 33rd 1113 97.0%
2011 85.57 37th 1117 96.7%
2012 84.70 56th 1117 95.0%
2013 92.62 7th 1120 99.4%
2014 84.05 101st 1110 90.9%
2015 85.07 70th 1100 93.6%
2016 80.43 146th 1096 86.7%
2017 77.54 184th 1099 83.3%
2018 79.77 160th 1097 85.4%
2019 81.73 134th 1105 87.9%
2021 91.21 54th 1103 95.1%
2022 87.29 95th 1109 91.4%
2023 89.47 53rd 1114 95.2%
2024 82.82 156th 1114 86.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Archer Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 88.01 17th 245 93.1%
2024 91.48 7th 247 97.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Archer Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 90.16 38th 1100 96.5%
2024 88.69 50th 1098 95.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Archer Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 71.44 68th 324 79.0%
2024 53.42 204th 355 42.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Archer Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 84.90 113th 1093 89.7%
2024 76.96 241st 1101 78.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Archer Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 85.88 6th 230 97.4%
2024 80.86 14th 238 94.1%
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Rank History for White students at Archer Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 87.15 40th 984 95.9%
2024 75.29 192nd 979 80.4%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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All ratings (Avg rating: 4.3)
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by a parent
Friday, January 13, 2023

Open Quote The class size average is highly misleading. The spring 2023 6th grade AAP classes have 29 and 30 kids. Non AAP are under 20 each. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Archer 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 470 470
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 482 482
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 491 491
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 503 503
1993 402 48 32 12 2 n/a n/a 0 496
1994 394 51 35 17 2 n/a n/a 0 499
1995 401 57 35 22 2 n/a n/a 0 517
1996 401 57 35 22 2 n/a n/a 0 517
1997 421 58 52 23 3 n/a n/a 0 557
1998 445 58 53 26 2 n/a n/a 0 584
1999 445 50 61 27 4 n/a n/a 0 587
2000 471 47 73 23 2 n/a n/a -4 612
2001 463 42 73 24 3 n/a n/a 0 605
2002 449 31 80 23 2 n/a n/a 42 627
2003 449 31 80 23 2 n/a n/a 42 627
2004 464 25 83 42 1 n/a n/a 50 665
2005 459 21 94 46 3 n/a n/a 63 686
2006 447 25 115 32 2 n/a n/a 68 689
2007 436 26 128 25 2 n/a n/a 66 683
2008 445 18 150 28 3 n/a n/a 55 699
2009 434 21 150 41 3 n/a n/a 61 710
2010 437 29 145 54 2 n/a n/a 59 726
2011 481 26 162 72 2 2 43 0 788
2012 468 19 175 70 2 2 57 0 793
2013 461 19 202 82 0 1 59 0 824
2014 436 18 161 87 0 0 59 0 761
2015 393 14 144 96 0 0 52 0 699
2016 389 11 141 92 0 0 51 0 684
2017 388 12 144 79 1 1 46 0 671
2018 343 8 148 99 1 0 42 0 641
2019 330 4 170 105 1 0 44 0 654
2020 300 7 158 81 1 0 40 0 587
2021 262 7 148 67 0 0 43 0 527
2022 263 3 130 67 0 0 47 0 510
2023 261 3 134 71 0 0 50 0 519
2024 278 2 129 79 0 0 53 0 541

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 Archer Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 470 26.3 17.8 n/a
1990 482 26.3 18.3 n/a
1991 491 26.7 18.3 n/a
1992 503 27.2 18.4 n/a
1993 496 27.4 18.1 n/a
1994 499 30.0 n/a 4.2
1995 517 n/a 0.0 6.4
1996 517 n/a 0.0 6.4
1997 557 n/a 0.0 2.9
1998 584 n/a 0.0 5.7
1999 587 30.5 19.2 6.5
2000 612 n/a 0.0 3.1
2001 605 35.0 17.3 5.1
2002 627 48.6 12.9 4.8
2003 627 48.6 12.9 4.8
2004 665 38.2 17.4 8.1
2005 686 36.7 18.7 7.7
2006 689 40.0 17.2 6.1
2007 683 46.4 14.7 4.9
2008 699 23.4 29.9 5.1
2009 710 21.7 32.7 6.3
2010 726 22.6 32.1 9.6
2011 788 24.0 32.8 8.2
2012 793 40.3 19.6 8.4
2013 824 40.9 20.1 8.4
2014 761 40.0 19.0 11.8
2015 699 38.0 18.3 12.7
2016 684 38.0 18.0 11.5
2017 671 40.3 16.6 11.3
2018 641 39.7 16.1 12.6
2019 654 41.5 15.7 13
2020 587 39.5 14.8 9.9
2021 527 34.2 15.3 n/a
2022 510 36.0 14.1 11.4
2023 519 36.0 14.4 13.1
2024 541 38.9 13.9 14.4

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 Archer Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 470 26.3 17.8 n/a
1990 482 26.3 18.3 n/a
1991 491 26.7 18.3 n/a
1992 503 27.2 18.4 n/a
1993 496 27.4 18.1 n/a
1994 499 30.0 n/a 4.2
1995 517 n/a 0.0 6.4
1996 517 n/a 0.0 6.4
1997 557 n/a 0.0 2.9
1998 584 n/a 0.0 5.7
1999 587 30.5 19.2 6.5
2000 612 n/a 0.0 3.1
2001 605 35.0 17.3 5.1
2002 627 48.6 12.9 4.8
2003 627 48.6 12.9 4.8
2004 665 38.2 17.4 8.1
2005 686 36.7 18.7 7.7
2006 689 40.0 17.2 6.1
2007 683 46.4 14.7 4.9
2008 699 23.4 29.9 5.1
2009 710 21.7 32.7 6.3
2010 726 22.6 32.1 9.6
2011 788 24.0 32.8 8.2
2012 793 40.3 19.6 8.4
2013 824 40.9 20.1 8.4
2014 761 40.0 19.0 11.8
2015 699 38.0 18.3 12.7
2016 684 38.0 18.0 11.5
2017 671 40.3 16.6 11.3
2018 641 39.7 16.1 12.6
2019 654 41.5 15.7 13
2020 587 39.5 14.8 9.9
2021 527 34.2 15.3 n/a
2022 510 36.0 14.1 11.4
2023 519 36.0 14.4 13.1
2024 541 38.9 13.9 14.4

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 Archer Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $164 (1.8%) $9,136 (98.2%) $9,300
2020 $301 (2.9%) $9,973 (97.1%) $10,274
2021 $423 (3.9%) $10,423 (96.1%) $10,846

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Archer Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 134th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 53rd of 1114 Elementary schools
 7.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Archer Elementary)9789.7
 7.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)8571.3
 13.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Archer Elementary)9090.7
 0.7%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)7269.6
 2.4%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Archer Elementary)9689.2
 6.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)8673.8
 12.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Archer Elementary)9395.5
 2.4%
   4th Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)7776.3
 0.8%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Archer Elementary)8071.9
 8.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)7763
 14%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Archer Elementary)9089.5
 0.5%
   5th Grade Science (Fairfax County Public Schools)8170.7
 10.3%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Archer Elementary)9192.9
 1.9%
   5th Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)8075.6
 4.4%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Archer Elementary)9472.7
 21.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)8765.2
 21.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7857.8
 20.2%
6th Grade English Reading (Archer Elementary)9193.5
 2.5%
   6th Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)8378.5
 4.5%
   6th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7770.4
 6.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Archer Elementary)100100
   7th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)8669
 17%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7855
 23%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students654519
 20.6%
African American43
 25%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian170134
 21.2%
Hispanic10571
 32.4%
Pacific Islander00
White330261
 20.9%
Two or More Races4450
 13.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients13%13.1%
 0.1%


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Students at Archer Elementary are 51% White, 24% Asian, 15% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races.

Archer Elementary ranks 156th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 541 students attended Archer Elementary.

Students who attend Archer Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Thoreau Middle
High : Madison High


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Virginia Department of Education.

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