Summary:
White Oaks Elementary is a public elementary school in Burke, Virginia, serving 718 students in grades PK-6. As part of the Fairfax County Public Schools district, White Oaks consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Virginia, with exceptional academic performance and a diverse student population.
White Oaks Elementary's academic excellence is evident in its consistently high scores on SOL (Standards of Learning) tests, significantly outperforming the Fairfax County and Virginia state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2022-2023, 81.05% of 3rd graders and 88.6% of 4th graders scored proficient or better in mathematics, compared to 71.33% and 73.77% for Fairfax County, respectively. The school's diverse student body, with a racial makeup of 42.62% White, 19.64% Hispanic, 19.08% Asian, 8.22% African American, and 10.17% two or more races, is a strength that likely contributes to its academic success. White Oaks also performs exceptionally well across various student subgroups, including African American, Hispanic, English Language Learners, and students with disabilities.
Despite having a relatively low per-student spending compared to some nearby schools, such as Laurel Ridge Elementary and Bonnie Brae Elementary, White Oaks Elementary is able to achieve exceptional academic results, suggesting that the school is effectively allocating its resources and implementing strategies that maximize student learning and achievement. As a high-performing school, White Oaks could serve as a model for other schools in the district and state, particularly in terms of strategies for supporting diverse student populations and achieving strong academic outcomes.
Detail:
Public PK, KG-6
District:
Fairfax County Public Schools
SchoolDigger Rank:
170th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,653
Students who attend White Oaks Elementary usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 15.3
Number of students: 718
Racial breakdown:
White:
42.6%
Hispanic:
19.6%
Asian:
19.1%
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Two or more races:
10.2%
African American:
8.2%
Pacific Islander:
0.3%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 23.5%
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