D
Needs Improvement
44/100

Parklawn Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 4116 Braddock Rd, Alexandria, VA 22312
Overall
D
44/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.8 grade levels below the U.S. average · 8th percentile in Virginia
Growth
C+
Students gain 1.00 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 39th percentile
Resources
B+
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

44
Repit Score
out of 100
954
Students
enrolled
15.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$20K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%8/1002.8 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%39/100Students gain 1.00 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.83 in 2009–19; 47th percentile in Virginia (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%84/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 98% 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 −21 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 proficiency53% (−24 pts vs. state avg 77%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency65% (−16 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
White75%75%reading -8 pts, math -14 pts9th percentile (list)
Black57%72%reading -5 pts, math +1 pts32nd percentile (list)
Hispanic42%52%reading -20 pts, math -22 pts3rd percentile (list)
Asian70%75%reading -17 pts, math -18 pts8th percentile (list)
Low-income47%62%reading -16 pts, math -12 pts9th 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 4116 Braddock Rd
City Alexandria
ZIP Code 22312
District 5101260
NCES School ID 510126000553
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 22312

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $101,374
Per Capita Income $53,413
Poverty Rate 7.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 51.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 50.2%
High School or Higher 91.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $553,900
Median Rent $1,975
Owner-Occupied 52.2%
Renter-Occupied 47.8%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Parklawn Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 47.9%
Female 52.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 31.3%
White 27.2%
Asian 23.3%
Black 15.4%
Two or More Races 2.5%
American Indian 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 954
Teachers (FTE) 62.8
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Parklawn Elementary?
Parklawn Elementary has a Repit School Score of 44 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 Parklawn Elementary?
Parklawn Elementary has 954 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.2:1.
What grades does Parklawn Elementary serve?
Parklawn Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Parklawn Elementary receive per student?
Parklawn Elementary receives $19,816 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Parklawn Elementary in 22312 ▼
Avg Home Value
$632,268
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,128
1-Year Change
+1.7%
% Renters
47.8%

Other Schools in 22312

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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