Great Falls Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Great Falls, Virginia 22066 · Fairfax County Public Schools
#32 of 1,142 elementary schools in Virginia
#346 of 50,301 nationally
About Great Falls Elementary
Great Falls Elementary is a public elementary located in Great Falls, in the Fairfax County Public Schools school district of Virginia, United States. It caters for Grades PK–6. In 2025 it enrolled 513 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 92.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of elementary schools in United States and 32nd of 1,142 ranked elementary schools in Virginia. Its strongest component is math proficiency (99th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (56th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 513.
There are 2 schools in Great Falls; Great Falls Elementary ranks 1st of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)94%
- Reading proficiency (30%)91%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)7.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.3
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 Great Falls Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 513
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 7.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 91%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 94%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Great Falls Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Forestville Elementary
Great Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
571 students · 3.2 km away
Aldrin Elementary
Reston · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
455 students · 4.6 km away
Forest Edge Elementary
Reston · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
454 students · 4.8 km away
Armstrong Elementary
Reston · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
357 students · 6.2 km away
Lake Anne Elementary
Reston · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
616 students · 6.2 km away
Colvin Run Elementary
Vienna · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
750 students · 6.5 km away
Dominion Trail Elementary
Ashburn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
566 students · 6.7 km away
Lowes Island Elementary
Sterling · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
528 students · 6.7 km away
Potomac Elementary
Potomac · Public elementary · Grades K–5
475 students · 7.2 km away
Sunrise Valley Elementary
Reston · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
558 students · 7.2 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Virginia with a comparable Enrollment.
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Herndon · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
513 students
Ashburn Elementary
Ashburn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
513 students
Fairfax Villa Elementary
Fairfax · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
514 students
Narrows Elementary/Middle
Narrows · Public elementary · Grades PK–7
514 students
Smithland Elementary
Harrisonburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
514 students
Ridge Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
512 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Great Falls Elementary a good school?
Great Falls Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 92.5 out of 100 (Top 5% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #32 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 Great Falls Elementary rank in Virginia?
Great Falls Elementary ranks #32 of 1,142 elementary schools in Virginia and #346 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Great Falls Elementary?
Great Falls Elementary had 513 students in 2025.
Is Great Falls Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Great Falls Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Great Falls Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Great Falls Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.