D
Needs Improvement
46/100

John Adams Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 5651 Rayburn Ave, Alexandria, VA 22311
Overall
D
46/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
1.9 grade levels below the U.S. average · 18th percentile in Virginia
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Virginia schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

46
Repit Score
out of 100
746
Students
enrolled
15.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$22K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%18/1001.9 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%91/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 100% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Virginia schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −10 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Virginia. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency64% (−13 pts vs. state avg 77%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency76% (−5 pts vs. state avg 81%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Virginia state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White67%77%reading -16 pts, math -12 pts6th percentile (list)
Black72%77%reading +10 pts, math +6 pts64th percentile (list)
Hispanic62%77%reading +0 pts, math +3 pts34th percentile (list)
Asian55%75%reading -32 pts, math -18 pts2nd percentile (list)
Low-income62%77%reading -1 pts, math +3 pts40th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 5651 Rayburn Ave
City Alexandria
ZIP Code 22311
District 5100120
NCES School ID 510012000045
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 22311

Understanding the community around John Adams Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $84,948
Per Capita Income $49,634
Poverty Rate 9.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 39.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 49.4%
High School or Higher 87.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $614,200
Median Rent $1,855
Owner-Occupied 19.1%
Renter-Occupied 80.9%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for John Adams Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.9%
Female 49.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 38.2%
Black 25.5%
White 21.6%
Asian 11.8%
Two or More Races 2.8%
American Indian 0.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 746
Teachers (FTE) 48.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for John Adams Elementary?
John Adams Elementary has a Repit School Score of 46 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend John Adams Elementary?
John Adams Elementary has 746 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.5:1.
What grades does John Adams Elementary serve?
John Adams Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does John Adams Elementary receive per student?
John Adams Elementary receives $21,602 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around John Adams Elementary in 22311 ▼
Avg Home Value
$705,165
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,792
1-Year Change
+2.8%
% Renters
80.9%

Other Schools in 22311

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026