Bucknell Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Alexandria, Virginia 22307 · Fairfax County Public Schools
#664 of 1,142 elementary schools in Virginia
#11513 of 50,301 nationally
About Bucknell Elementary
Bucknell Elementary is a public elementary located in Alexandria, in the Fairfax County Public Schools school district of Virginia, United States. It caters for Grades PK–6. In 2025 it enrolled 319 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 69.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 664th of 1,142 ranked elementary schools in Virginia. Its strongest component is students per teacher (91th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 319.
There are 54 schools in Alexandria; Bucknell Elementary ranks 27th of 52 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)77%
- Reading proficiency (30%)62%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)79.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)10.6
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 Bucknell Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 319
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 79.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 10.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 77%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Bucknell Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
West Potomac High
Alexandria · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,710 students · 848 m away
Belle View Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
419 students · 1.3 km away
Hybla Valley Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
878 students · 1.6 km away
Groveton Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
764 students · 1.8 km away
Hollin Meadows Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
594 students · 1.9 km away
Mount Eagle Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
361 students · 2.0 km away
Virginia Hills Early Childhood Resource Center
Alexandria · Public other · Grades PK–PK
249 students · 2.6 km away
Whitman Middle
Alexandria · Public middle · Grades 7–8
828 students · 2.8 km away
Mount Vernon Woods Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
507 students · 3.5 km away
Cameron Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
606 students · 4.0 km away
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Dudley Elementary
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bucknell Elementary a good school?
Bucknell Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 69.7 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #664 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 Bucknell Elementary rank in Virginia?
Bucknell Elementary ranks #664 of 1,142 elementary schools in Virginia and #11513 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Bucknell Elementary?
Bucknell Elementary had 319 students in 2025.
Is Bucknell Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Bucknell Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Bucknell Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Bucknell Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.