Saratoga Elementary

Public PK, KG-6

 8111 Northumberland Rd
       Springfield, VA  22153


(703) 440-2600

District: Fairfax County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
466th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,880 Help


Students who attend Saratoga Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Key Middle
High:    Lewis High

Student/teacher ratio:  12.5 Help
Number of students:  582

Racial breakdown:

White:
32.5%
Hispanic:
25.3%
African American:
18.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  39% Help


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Compare Details Saratoga Elementary ranks better than 58.2% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 72nd 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 61.05. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Saratoga Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (32.5%), Hispanic (25.3%), African American (18.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 39% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Saratoga Elementary is 12.5, which is the 20th 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 Saratoga Elementary is $12,880, which is the 32nd highest among 137 elementary schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Saratoga Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Saratoga Elementary 466th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Saratoga 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 Saratoga Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Saratoga Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 59.63 437th 1062 58.9%
2006 49.89 608th 1071 43.2%
2007 29.91 903rd 1083 16.6%
2008 44.99 705th 1081 34.8%
2009 35.75 853rd 1082 21.2%
2010 36.76 871st 1113 21.7%
2011 23.77 1008th 1117 9.8%
2012 31.34 921st 1117 17.5%
2013 23.15 957th 1120 14.6%
2014 13.75 1052nd 1110 5.2%
2015 15.34 1016th 1100 7.6%
2016 14.58 1023rd 1096 6.7%
2017 32.24 862nd 1099 21.6%
2018 31.09 860th 1097 21.6%
2019 38.67 776th 1105 29.8%
2021 52.04 560th 1103 49.2%
2022 49.88 608th 1109 45.2%
2023 61.05 466th 1114 58.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Saratoga Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 77.79 56th 300 81.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Saratoga Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 61.30 436th 1100 60.4%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Saratoga Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 21.00 163rd 182 10.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Saratoga Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 58.45 482nd 1093 55.9%
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Rank History for Asian students at Saratoga Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 30.35 184th 230 20.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Saratoga Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 69.18 156th 579 73.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Saratoga Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 70.58 149th 564 73.6%
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Rank History for White students at Saratoga Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 53.14 502nd 984 49.0%
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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.

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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, April 6, 2010

Open Quote Saratoga ES is a fantastic school! The teachers and the administration truly care about the kids! it's in a great neighborhood and not on a BIG, dangerous street. The school and community defines the true definition of the "great American melting pot". Diversity is it's middle name! We have established very close ties to the other families of the community. it truly is a community experience living in Saratoga and sending our children to Saratoga ES. I lived in Centreville for years but the decision to move to the Springfield/Saratoga area was the best decision ever. we have developed close bonds with other families through the school, scouts, swim team and sports. it is the American dream! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Saratoga Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 872 872
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 914 914
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 936 936
1993 601 134 116 46 2 n/a n/a 0 899
1994 546 130 114 47 2 n/a n/a 0 839
1995 490 147 121 40 4 n/a n/a 0 802
1996 490 147 121 40 4 n/a n/a 0 802
1997 447 167 124 42 4 n/a n/a 0 784
1998 443 148 125 37 5 n/a n/a 0 758
1999 421 150 118 47 9 n/a n/a 0 745
2000 433 165 119 74 8 n/a n/a -4 795
2001 465 170 146 91 8 n/a n/a 0 880
2002 361 225 193 114 10 n/a n/a 62 965
2003 361 225 193 114 10 n/a n/a 62 965
2004 330 145 136 116 8 n/a n/a 56 791
2005 338 159 130 126 7 n/a n/a 53 813
2006 291 164 130 138 7 n/a n/a 46 776
2007 295 152 135 148 1 n/a n/a 40 771
2008 280 148 129 144 0 n/a n/a 57 758
2009 274 147 138 129 0 n/a n/a 68 756
2010 262 140 140 135 2 n/a n/a 63 742
2011 239 141 131 172 1 1 46 0 731
2012 251 162 134 179 1 2 56 0 785
2013 244 169 131 176 0 2 50 0 772
2014 211 181 127 181 2 1 55 0 758
2015 216 180 109 189 2 1 58 0 755
2016 212 175 107 204 1 0 59 0 758
2017 224 148 104 179 3 0 54 0 712
2018 202 134 109 168 2 1 56 0 672
2019 206 122 103 171 2 0 48 0 652
2020 210 124 107 169 3 0 57 0 670
2021 204 112 96 140 1 0 48 0 601
2022 206 119 95 145 1 0 33 0 599
2023 189 108 102 147 3 0 33 0 582

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 Saratoga Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 872 42.3 20.6 n/a
1991 914 45.5 20.0 n/a
1992 936 46.3 20.2 n/a
1993 899 7.7 116.8 n/a
1994 839 50.4 n/a 16.7
1995 802 n/a 0.0 16.3
1996 802 n/a 0.0 16.3
1997 784 n/a 0.0 17.3
1998 758 n/a 0.0 19.1
1999 745 41.3 18.0 22
2000 795 n/a 0.0 24.3
2001 880 51.3 17.2 25.2
2002 965 71.0 13.6 29.5
2003 965 71.0 13.6 29.5
2004 791 58.5 13.5 30.9
2005 813 58.5 13.9 32.5
2006 776 73.0 10.6 31.1
2007 771 72.7 10.6 36.4
2008 758 50.0 15.2 38.5
2009 756 50.5 15.0 36
2010 742 47.0 15.7 37.7
2011 731 45.0 16.2 37.3
2012 785 58.8 13.3 35.5
2013 772 60.5 12.7 41.2
2014 758 58.5 12.9 41.4
2015 755 59.0 12.7 39.2
2016 758 57.0 13.2 42.3
2017 712 55.5 12.8 40.2
2018 672 52.5 12.7 42.9
2019 652 55.5 11.7 44.2
2020 670 51.8 12.9 41
2021 601 55.5 10.8 n/a
2022 599 52.1 11.4 45.9
2023 582 46.5 12.5 39

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 Saratoga Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 872 42.3 20.6 n/a
1991 914 45.5 20.0 n/a
1992 936 46.3 20.2 n/a
1993 899 7.7 116.8 n/a
1994 839 50.4 n/a 16.7
1995 802 n/a 0.0 16.3
1996 802 n/a 0.0 16.3
1997 784 n/a 0.0 17.3
1998 758 n/a 0.0 19.1
1999 745 41.3 18.0 22
2000 795 n/a 0.0 24.3
2001 880 51.3 17.2 25.2
2002 965 71.0 13.6 29.5
2003 965 71.0 13.6 29.5
2004 791 58.5 13.5 30.9
2005 813 58.5 13.9 32.5
2006 776 73.0 10.6 31.1
2007 771 72.7 10.6 36.4
2008 758 50.0 15.2 38.5
2009 756 50.5 15.0 36
2010 742 47.0 15.7 37.7
2011 731 45.0 16.2 37.3
2012 785 58.8 13.3 35.5
2013 772 60.5 12.7 41.2
2014 758 58.5 12.9 41.4
2015 755 59.0 12.7 39.2
2016 758 57.0 13.2 42.3
2017 712 55.5 12.8 40.2
2018 672 52.5 12.7 42.9
2019 652 55.5 11.7 44.2
2020 670 51.8 12.9 41
2021 601 55.5 10.8 n/a
2022 599 52.1 11.4 45.9
2023 582 46.5 12.5 39

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 Saratoga Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $456 (3.9%) $11,191 (96.1%) $11,648
2020 $319 (2.9%) $10,852 (97.1%) $11,172
2021 $460 (3.6%) $12,420 (96.4%) $12,880

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Saratoga Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 776th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 466th of 1114 Elementary schools
 28.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Saratoga Elementary)8073.9
 6.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)8571.3
 13.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Saratoga Elementary)6571.4
 6.4%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)7269.6
 2.4%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Saratoga Elementary)7977.5
 1.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)8673.8
 12.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Saratoga Elementary)7372.9
 0.1%
   4th Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)7776.3
 0.8%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Saratoga Elementary)6959.6
 9.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)7763
 14%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Saratoga Elementary)7873.5
 4.5%
   5th Grade Science (Fairfax County Public Schools)8170.7
 10.3%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Saratoga Elementary)7276.5
 4.5%
   5th Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)8075.6
 4.4%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Saratoga Elementary)8067.9
 12.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)8765.2
 21.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7857.8
 20.2%
6th Grade English Reading (Saratoga Elementary)8075.3
 4.7%
   6th Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)8378.5
 4.5%
   6th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7770.4
 6.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Saratoga Elementary)10094
 6%
   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 Students652582
 10.7%
African American122108
 11.5%
American Indian23
 50%
Asian103102
 1%
Hispanic171147
 14%
Pacific Islander00
White206189
 8.3%
Two or More Races4833
 31.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients44.2%39%
 5.2%


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Saratoga Elementary ranks 466th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Saratoga Elementary are 32% White, 25% Hispanic, 19% African American, 18% Asian, 6% Two or more races.

Students who attend Saratoga Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Key Middle
High : Lewis High

In the 2022-23 school year, 582 students attended Saratoga Elementary.


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