Lemon Road Elementary School

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Lemon Road Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-6
7230 Idylwood Rd,  Falls Church, VA
Fairfax County Public Schools
4.0
508 Students
A
Niche Grade
Lemon Road Elementary School, which first opened in 1956, is located in the quiet neighborhood between Pimmit Hills and Falls Church. This prekindergarten through sixth grade school is home to approximately 700 students. The bright, inviting and colorful halls are a rainbow display of the arts and learning of its students. Also lining the halls are indoor exercises, a display of staff’s dedication to the health and well-being of the students. Students will spend time in the natural settings of Pimmit Run through the school’s outdoor education program. Students can also explore a passion for music with the band, orchestra and choir programs. Parents will love the individualized attention students receive at Lemon Road; the staff is renowned for its commitment to each child succeeding in their own way and supporting their journey through the learning process. The school promotes active family involvement and community engagement, truly fostering healthy children.

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Math Proficiency
88%
Reading Proficiency
87%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A
Teachers
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
87%
Math Proficiency
88%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
38
Full Time Teachers
38
Teachers in First or Second Year
22.4%

GreatSchools Rating

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
353:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.1%
Female
48.9%
White
33.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
32.1%
Hispanic
20.8%
Two or more races
8.4%
Black
5%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 20 Reviews
1.0 parent
7/21/2024
The principal's behavior can sometimes come across as passive-aggressive. Those who have interacted with her might sense that something is off. There are questions about whether she is the right fit for the role. Students are frequently sent to her office for minor reasons, suggesting a focus on con...
5.0 parent
3/6/2024
I think it's important to note the current baby boom occurring at the school :) and with that comes a lot of moving parts, including hiring high quality long term substitutes, which are in high demand across the school district. As with any institute, there are ebbs and flows to management, but havi...
5.0 other
2/3/2023
I loved my time at lemon road and I still maintain a connection with my previous teachers. Everyone was very nice when I was there and they had a lot of developing programs in place when they were a much smaller school to bring the community together.
4.0 other
3/14/2022
principal bad school good! AAP teachers very nice and AAP is a good enviroment, other non-aap classes are chaotic and smell bad.

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Lemon Road Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-6 in Falls Church, VA and is served by the Fairfax County Public Schools in Virginia. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 508 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 88% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 87% are proficient in reading. Lemon Road Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $1,265,452. Discover additional schools in the area, like Meridian High School, Kilmer Center, Marshall High School, and more. Learn more about what Falls Church has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Lemon Road Elementary School.

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