Since opening its doors in 1963, Ravensworth Elementary School has welcomed generations of children from the Ravensworth Farms and Burke communities of North Springfield. Today, as Ravensworth commemorates six decades of public education, annual enrollment in the preschool and K-6 programs averages 600 students.
Originally housing just 16 classrooms, the building underwent a full renovation in 2016, complete with a 15,000-square-foot addition, modern fixtures, improved technology equipment in each classroom, and upgraded safety features. The updated outside learning space has long been a point of pride: Ravens flock to the discovery gazebo for outdoor lessons, especially in science and art classes, and to tend to the garden plot and butterfly conservancy.
Back inside the building, a student-teacher ratio of 16 to 1 helps support the school’s commitment to close collaboration, meaningful discussion, and hands-on trial and error. State test scores suggest that the approach is effective, with 89 percent of students proficient or above in math and 83 percent in reading.
Special academic and extracurricular programs abound, including the Spanish-immersion option, available via a lottery for students entering first grade; advanced academic courses to foster talent development via differentiated instruction; online tutoring support; fifth and sixth grade chorus; martial arts lessons; chess club; National Geographic Geography Bee; student council; a student-produced morning news show; and a variety of PTA-supported activities, such as Bingo Night and Family Movie Night.
Parents appreciate the welcoming, tight-knit community of the Ravensworth family and its forward-thinking approach to nurturing the next generation of learners. As the mission statement reads, “Our vision at Ravensworth Elementary School identifies that we live in a rapidly changing world, and as educators, we recognize that it is our job to ensure students are holistically prepared for that world.”
Ravensworth Elementary School
Public Pre-K, Elementary School
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Grade Pre-K-6
5411 Nutting Dr,
Springfield, VA
Fairfax County Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Ms. Roxanne Salata
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Math Proficiency
65%
Reading Proficiency
77%
Niche Grade
A-
B+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
77%
Math Proficiency
65%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
37
Full Time Teachers
37
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.2%
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
374:1
Student Diversity
Male
52.7%
Female
47.3%
White
41.9%
Hispanic
31.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
14%
Two or more races
9.2%
Black
3.5%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
4/22/2024
This is the worst school my kids have ever attended. Many of the young white woke female teachers seem to have a problem with boys and my son has had to feel it. If this county offered school choice they would be out in a heartbeat. My son is bullied for being special Ed and instead of doing anythin...
1/18/2021
The school is good for your kids
11/21/2019
School is small, friendly. All staff-related experiences have been positive--from the principal to the teachers to the front desk to the custodians. My child is receiving age appropriate work, and has plenty of "play time", social time, and Mrs. Kim (K) foster creativity and teamwork.
9/10/2018
Any school is what you make of it. Children and their families can choose to be involved, attend programs, volunteer, and be active in the school community. There are great teachers, average teachers and bad teachers at any school. We have been very active in all aspects of Ravens life. My children...
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Attendance Zone
About North Springfield
List Price Range
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Homes For Sale
13
Average Home Value
$717,214
Median Lot Size
11,761 Sq Ft
% Renters
24%
Household Income
$141,454
% of College Grads
48.1%
Median Age
41
Average House Size
1,671 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
46.5%
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