Armstrong Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Reston, Virginia 20194 · Fairfax County Public Schools
#27 of 1,142 elementary schools in Virginia
#315 of 50,301 nationally
About Armstrong Elementary
Armstrong Elementary is a public elementary located in Reston, in the Fairfax County Public Schools school district of Virginia, United States. It caters for Grades PK–6. In 2025 it enrolled 357 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 92.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of elementary schools in United States and 27th of 1,142 ranked elementary schools in Virginia. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (94th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 357.
There are 10 schools in Reston; Armstrong Elementary ranks 2nd of 10 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)81%
- Reading proficiency (30%)80%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)19.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)10.2
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Armstrong Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 19.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 10.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 80%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 81%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Armstrong Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Herndon High
Herndon · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,261 students · 1.6 km away
Herndon Elementary
Herndon · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
792 students · 1.6 km away
Aldrin Elementary
Reston · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
455 students · 1.8 km away
Lake Anne Elementary
Reston · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
616 students · 1.9 km away
Forest Edge Elementary
Reston · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
454 students · 2.8 km away
Clearview Elementary
Herndon · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
580 students · 2.8 km away
Forestville Elementary
Great Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
571 students · 3.0 km away
Dranesville Elementary
Herndon · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
610 students · 3.1 km away
Herndon Middle
Herndon · Public middle · Grades 7–8
895 students · 3.2 km away
Forest Grove Elementary
Sterling · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
529 students · 3.9 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Virginia with a comparable Enrollment.
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357 students
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357 students
Ivy Elementary
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358 students
Paul Munro Elementary
Lynchburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
356 students
Kipps Elementary
Blacksburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
358 students
Olde Creek Elementary
Fairfax · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
359 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Armstrong Elementary a good school?
Armstrong Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 92.7 out of 100 (Top 5% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #27 of 1,142 in Virginia. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Armstrong Elementary rank in Virginia?
Armstrong Elementary ranks #27 of 1,142 elementary schools in Virginia and #315 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Armstrong Elementary?
Armstrong Elementary had 357 students in 2025.
Is Armstrong Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Armstrong Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Armstrong Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Armstrong Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.