Kent Gardens Elementary School

Kent Gardens Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-6
1717 Melbourne Dr,  McLean, VA
Fairfax County Public Schools
4.5
3.2
1,024 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Math Proficiency
90%
Reading Proficiency
94%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
94%
Math Proficiency
90%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
61
Full Time Teachers
61
Teachers in First or Second Year
10.4%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
508:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.2%
Male
49.8%
White
53.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
26.1%
Two or more races
9.2%
Hispanic
8.1%
Black
2.8%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.5 2 Reviews
4.0 Junior
5/19/2023
Some workers (although rare) can be very disrespectful and unprofessional when it comes to dealing with certain situations.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.2 21 Reviews
1.0 parent
7/31/2024
Kent Gardens has allowed a toxic environment where bullying and hate clubs are rampant, creating a hostile and unsafe space for students. The administration fails to address these issues effectively, neglecting the emotional intelligence and social development of students. This lack of action and su...
5.0 parent
9/2/2023
We have been very happy with the Kent Gardens School. We have had many very good teachers. Good communication. Nice after school programs and a great principle
1.0 parent
6/10/2022
Not what I expected. Bad experience for my kid.
4.0 parent
6/21/2021
My children are in K and 1st. Their primary teachers are very caring and effective. Mrs. Crawford is a child whisper and able to inspire through song learning far beyond anything I could do at home. They do yoga and games and it is very engaging. I've only put 4 out of 5 stars because they had a rea...

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Kent Gardens Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-6 in McLean, VA, in the McLean neighborhood, and is served by the Fairfax County Public Schools in Virginia. The school has a total enrollment of 1,024 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 90% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 94% are proficient in reading. Kent Gardens Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $1,944,006. Discover additional schools in the area, like McLean High School, Meridian High School, Langley High School, and more. Learn more about what McLean has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Kent Gardens Elementary School.

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