Louise Archer Elementary School is an elementary school in Vienna, Virginia, United States, and is part of Fairfax County Public Schools. It was founded in 1867 as a school for African-American children. It is designated by Fairfax County as an elementary school center for advanced academic programs.
Serving 541 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Archer Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 89% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 93% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 541 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 89% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 93% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Archer Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Archer Elementary School's student population of 541 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
541 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Year Founded
1867
Colors
Blue, Yellow
School Rankings
Archer Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Archer Elementary School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#26 out of 1792 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)89%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)93%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)80-84%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
24%
8%
Hispanic
15%
19%
Black
n/a
22%
White
51%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Archer Elementary School's ranking?
Archer Elementary School is ranked #26 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Archer Elementary School often compared to?
Archer Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Flint Hill Elementary School, Vienna Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 93% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Archer Elementary School?
541 students attend Archer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Archer Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Archer Elementary School?
Archer Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Archer Elementary School offer ?
Archer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Archer Elementary School part of?
Archer Elementary School is part of Fairfax County School District.
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