Summary:
In zip code 22151 (Springfield, VA), there are three elementary schools serving kindergarten through various elementary grades, all part of Fairfax County Public Schools, one of Virginia's top-rated districts. The schools are Kings Park Elementary (PK-3), Ravensworth Elementary (PK-6), and North Springfield Elementary (PK-5).
Ravensworth Elementary is the clear academic standout, ranked in the 81st percentile statewide and exceeding district and state averages in every tested subject, with especially strong 6th grade math and reading scores. It also has the lowest chronic absenteeism (6.3%) and the lowest rate of economic disadvantage (18.1% free/reduced lunch). North Springfield Elementary is the most improved school, jumping from the 16th to the 56th percentile in just two years, but it still trails its peers in upper-elementary math and reading. It serves a much higher-need population, with 54.4% of students eligible for free or reduced lunch. Kings Park Elementary, which only goes through 3rd grade, posts solid 3rd grade math (80.5%) and reading (81.9%) proficiency, both above district and state averages, though recent state ranking data are unavailable.
One of the most interesting findings is that spending does not predict achievement: North Springfield spends the most per student ($16,757) and has the lowest student-teacher ratio (9.9), yet has the lowest test scores, while Ravensworth spends the least ($11,520) with the highest ratio (15.0) and achieves the best results. This likely reflects the different needs of the student populations rather than school quality. All three schools have chronic absenteeism rates below both the district average (11.9%) and the state average (14.8%). Parents should also note that grade-span differences make direct comparisons tricky, but for overall academic performance, Ravensworth is the top choice, while North Springfield is on a strong upward trajectory.
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