Timber Lane Elementary

Summary:

Timber Lane Elementary is a public elementary school in Falls Church, Virginia, serving 613 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Fairfax County Public Schools district, which is ranked 41 out of 130 school districts in Virginia.

Timber Lane Elementary stands out for its significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (55.14%) compared to nearby schools, which have a more balanced racial makeup. Academically, the school's performance, as measured by SOL (Standards of Learning) test scores, is generally lower than the Fairfax County and Virginia state averages across various grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 3rd grade math proficiency rate was 54.22%, compared to 71.31% for Fairfax County and 70.11% for Virginia. Timber Lane Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Virginia elementary schools, with a ranking of 875 out of 1,114 schools in the 2023-2024 school year, and has only received 1 or 2 stars out of 5 from SchoolDigger in recent years.

Interestingly, Timber Lane Elementary's academic performance and school ranking are significantly lower than the nearby Lemon Road Elementary and Stenwood Elementary, which consistently rank in the top half or top quarter of Virginia elementary schools and have much higher proficiency rates on SOL tests. The high percentage of Hispanic students and students from low-income backgrounds at Timber Lane Elementary may be contributing factors to the school's lower academic performance, as these student populations often face additional challenges that can impact their educational outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 2737 West St
       Falls Church, VA  22046


(703) 206-5300

District: Fairfax County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
875th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,307 Help


Students who attend Timber Lane Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Longfellow Middle
High:    McLean High

Student/teacher ratio:  12.2 Help
Number of students:  613

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
55.1%
White:
28.2%
Asian:
11.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  56.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Timber Lane Elementary ranks worse than 78.5% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 103rd 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 27.18. (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 Timber Lane Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Fairfax County Public Schools District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Timber Lane Elementary is $12,307, which is the 50th highest among 137 elementary schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Timber Lane Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Timber Lane Elementary 875th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Timber Lane 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 Timber Lane Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Timber Lane Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 22.75 938th 1062 11.7%
2006 54.58 526th 1071 50.9%
2007 46.10 670th 1083 38.1%
2008 48.98 638th 1081 41.0%
2009 42.91 743rd 1082 31.3%
2010 44.08 758th 1113 31.9%
2011 70.20 267th 1117 76.1%
2012 61.60 414th 1117 62.9%
2013 48.79 617th 1120 44.9%
2014 44.00 688th 1110 38.0%
2015 28.61 888th 1100 19.3%
2016 15.43 1017th 1096 7.2%
2017 17.20 998th 1099 9.2%
2018 14.06 1010th 1097 7.9%
2019 24.03 943rd 1105 14.7%
2021 47.13 634th 1103 42.5%
2022 27.16 871st 1109 21.5%
2023 31.96 827th 1114 25.8%
2024 27.18 875th 1114 21.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Timber Lane Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 26.35 242nd 300 19.3%
2024 28.94 229th 306 25.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Timber Lane Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 22.28 879th 1036 15.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Timber Lane Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 31.94 827th 1100 24.8%
2024 30.11 835th 1098 24.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Timber Lane Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 30.57 301st 355 15.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Timber Lane Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 32.24 802nd 1093 26.6%
2024 25.98 877th 1101 20.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at Timber Lane Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 3.72 224th 230 2.6%
2024 39.24 172nd 238 27.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Timber Lane Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 24.60 464th 564 17.7%
2024 20.20 496th 580 14.5%
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Rank History for White students at Timber Lane Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 64.85 342nd 984 65.2%
2024 87.87 24th 979 97.5%
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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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Enrollment information for Timber Lane 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 360 360
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 374 374
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 379 379
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 388 388
1993 175 58 73 105 2 n/a n/a 0 413
1994 180 55 68 109 2 n/a n/a 0 414
1995 147 43 71 124 1 n/a n/a 0 386
1996 147 43 71 124 1 n/a n/a 0 386
1997 156 45 72 125 2 n/a n/a 0 400
1998 180 61 69 156 0 n/a n/a 0 466
1999 168 56 87 167 0 n/a n/a 0 478
2000 155 58 95 184 1 n/a n/a -4 489
2001 151 52 99 214 1 n/a n/a 0 517
2002 143 52 119 240 3 n/a n/a 21 578
2003 143 52 119 240 3 n/a n/a 21 578
2004 116 59 123 227 3 n/a n/a 19 547
2005 91 60 108 213 2 n/a n/a 19 493
2006 91 48 91 209 1 n/a n/a 24 464
2007 91 41 87 225 2 n/a n/a 26 472
2008 103 51 89 211 0 n/a n/a 26 480
2009 102 51 93 224 0 n/a n/a 35 505
2010 98 57 86 223 1 n/a n/a 33 498
2011 110 35 95 232 0 0 27 0 499
2012 124 38 106 260 0 0 25 0 553
2013 134 38 104 274 0 0 18 0 568
2014 136 49 101 290 3 0 20 0 599
2015 115 48 108 310 3 0 20 0 604
2016 143 57 108 306 2 1 26 0 643
2017 114 38 99 294 1 1 20 0 567
2018 125 30 98 317 1 1 22 0 594
2019 144 32 97 336 1 1 24 0 635
2020 150 34 93 356 3 1 21 0 658
2021 133 28 86 322 2 1 21 0 593
2022 151 20 81 327 2 1 22 0 604
2023 173 13 69 338 2 1 17 0 613

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 Timber Lane Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 360 35.3 10.1 n/a
1990 374 35.6 10.5 n/a
1991 379 36.5 10.3 n/a
1992 388 37.2 10.4 n/a
1993 413 46.0 9.0 n/a
1994 414 24.9 n/a 43.2
1995 386 n/a 0.0 37.6
1996 386 n/a 0.0 37.6
1997 400 n/a 0.0 38.3
1998 466 n/a 0.0 34.5
1999 478 33.5 14.3 57.3
2000 489 n/a 0.0 47.9
2001 517 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 578 63.0 9.2 51.2
2003 578 63.0 9.2 51.2
2004 547 55.5 9.9 49.6
2005 493 54.5 9.0 52.3
2006 464 58.0 8.0 53.6
2007 472 60.0 7.9 50.7
2008 480 43.0 11.2 52.4
2009 505 43.0 11.7 54.7
2010 498 41.5 12.0 52.3
2011 499 38.5 12.9 51.9
2012 553 44.0 12.5 52.8
2013 568 44.0 12.9 50
2014 599 43.7 13.7 54.4
2015 604 50.0 12.0 54.8
2016 643 51.0 12.6 55.2
2017 567 48.3 11.7 54.1
2018 594 44.2 13.4 56.4
2019 635 49.4 12.8 56.2
2020 658 51.7 12.7 59.3
2021 593 49.8 11.8 n/a
2022 604 48.4 12.4 64.6
2023 613 50.0 12.2 56.4

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 Timber Lane Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 360 35.3 10.1 n/a
1990 374 35.6 10.5 n/a
1991 379 36.5 10.3 n/a
1992 388 37.2 10.4 n/a
1993 413 46.0 9.0 n/a
1994 414 24.9 n/a 43.2
1995 386 n/a 0.0 37.6
1996 386 n/a 0.0 37.6
1997 400 n/a 0.0 38.3
1998 466 n/a 0.0 34.5
1999 478 33.5 14.3 57.3
2000 489 n/a 0.0 47.9
2001 517 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 578 63.0 9.2 51.2
2003 578 63.0 9.2 51.2
2004 547 55.5 9.9 49.6
2005 493 54.5 9.0 52.3
2006 464 58.0 8.0 53.6
2007 472 60.0 7.9 50.7
2008 480 43.0 11.2 52.4
2009 505 43.0 11.7 54.7
2010 498 41.5 12.0 52.3
2011 499 38.5 12.9 51.9
2012 553 44.0 12.5 52.8
2013 568 44.0 12.9 50
2014 599 43.7 13.7 54.4
2015 604 50.0 12.0 54.8
2016 643 51.0 12.6 55.2
2017 567 48.3 11.7 54.1
2018 594 44.2 13.4 56.4
2019 635 49.4 12.8 56.2
2020 658 51.7 12.7 59.3
2021 593 49.8 11.8 n/a
2022 604 48.4 12.4 64.6
2023 613 50.0 12.2 56.4

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Timber Lane Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $580 (5.3%) $10,300 (94.7%) $10,880
2020 $608 (5.4%) $10,685 (94.6%) $11,293
2021 $664 (5.4%) $11,644 (94.6%) $12,307

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Timber Lane Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 943rd of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 827th of 1114 Elementary schools
 11.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Timber Lane Elementary)7357.3
 15.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)8571.3
 13.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Timber Lane Elementary)6038.3
 21.7%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)7269.6
 2.4%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Timber Lane Elementary)7962.9
 16.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)8673.8
 12.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Timber Lane Elementary)6358
 5%
   4th Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)7776.3
 0.8%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Timber Lane Elementary)7756.3
 20.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)7763
 14%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Timber Lane Elementary)7260.2
 11.8%
   5th Grade Science (Fairfax County Public Schools)8170.7
 10.3%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Timber Lane Elementary)6162.1
 1.1%
   5th Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)8075.6
 4.4%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Timber Lane Elementary)7872.2
 5.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)8765.2
 21.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7857.8
 20.2%
6th Grade English Reading (Timber Lane Elementary)6376.7
 13.7%
   6th Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)8378.5
 4.5%
   6th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7770.4
 6.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Timber Lane 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 Students635613
 3.5%
African American3213
 59.4%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian9769
 28.9%
Hispanic336338
 0.6%
Pacific Islander11
White144173
 20.1%
Two or More Races2417
 29.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients56.2%56.4%
 0.2%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 613 students attended Timber Lane Elementary.

Students at Timber Lane Elementary are 55% Hispanic, 28% White, 11% Asian, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Timber Lane Elementary ranks in the bottom 21.5% of Virginia elementary schools.

Students who attend Timber Lane Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Longfellow Middle
High : McLean High


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