Abingdon Elementary

Summary:

Abingdon Elementary is a public elementary school in Arlington, Virginia, serving 715 students in grades PK-5. While part of the highly-ranked Arlington County Public Schools district, Abingdon Elementary has a relatively diverse student population and lags behind the district and state averages in academic performance.

Abingdon Elementary's student body is more racially diverse than some nearby schools like Oakridge Elementary and Barcroft Elementary. However, its academic performance, as measured by SOL test scores, is generally lower than the district and state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade students proficient or better in SOL/Mathematics was 57.72%, 65.57%, and 48.74%, respectively, compared to the district averages of 76.71%, 78.52%, and 78.53%. Abingdon Elementary has also consistently ranked in the bottom half of Virginia elementary schools over the past few years.

The school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with White students performing much better than Hispanic and African American students. Additionally, Abingdon Elementary has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which may be a contributing factor to its lower academic achievement. While part of a highly-ranked district, Abingdon Elementary's declining performance and disparities in subgroup achievement suggest the need for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 3035 S Abingdon St
       Arlington, VA  22206


(703) 228-6650

District: Arlington County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
857th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,973 Help


Students who attend Abingdon Elementary usually attend:

High:    Wakefield High

Student/teacher ratio:  12.4 Help
Number of students:  717

Racial breakdown:

White:
34.9%
Hispanic:
33.3%
African American:
13.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  71.4% Help


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Compare Details Abingdon Elementary ranks worse than 76.9% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 21st among 24 ranked elementary schools in the Arlington County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.77. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Abingdon Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Arlington County Public Schools District. Student population at Abingdon Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (34.9%), Hispanic (33.3%), African American (13.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 71.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Arlington County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Abingdon Elementary is 12.4, which is the 12th best among 24 elementary schools in the Arlington County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Abingdon Elementary is $12,973. 12 elementary schools in the Arlington County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Abingdon Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Abingdon Elementary 857th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Abingdon Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Arlington County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Arlington County Public Schools 26th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Abingdon Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Abingdon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 38.69 764th 1062 28.1%
2006 24.99 948th 1071 11.5%
2007 36.51 811th 1083 25.1%
2008 45.95 690th 1081 36.2%
2009 50.49 599th 1082 44.6%
2010 37.21 866th 1113 22.2%
2011 37.14 842nd 1117 24.6%
2012 34.44 879th 1117 21.3%
2013 54.46 536th 1120 52.1%
2014 31.29 874th 1110 21.3%
2015 52.71 603rd 1100 45.2%
2016 36.62 809th 1096 26.2%
2017 34.07 841st 1099 23.5%
2018 25.22 924th 1097 15.8%
2019 24.76 936th 1105 15.3%
2021 28.26 825th 1103 25.2%
2022 24.57 890th 1109 19.7%
2023 39.73 725th 1114 34.9%
2024 28.77 857th 1114 23.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Abingdon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 39.50 188th 300 37.3%
2024 27.27 236th 306 22.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Abingdon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 18.67 913th 1036 11.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Abingdon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 34.96 795th 1100 27.7%
2024 31.92 814th 1098 25.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Abingdon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 8.09 337th 355 5.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Abingdon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 42.70 686th 1093 37.2%
2024 26.78 868th 1101 21.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at Abingdon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 48.24 128th 230 44.3%
2024 24.36 203rd 238 14.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Abingdon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 42.24 381st 579 34.2%
2024 35.28 436th 588 25.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Abingdon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 19.79 484th 564 14.2%
2024 7.59 564th 580 2.8%
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Rank History for White students at Abingdon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 73.31 214th 984 78.3%
2024 65.71 336th 979 65.7%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Saturday, June 3, 2017

Open Quote The worst school ever. Principal doesn't care about kids. There is bullying issue, kissing issue at school. Principal is a joke and only is interested in her teachers. No room parents. Will discourage you from lunch and recess. PTA president is like a high schooler who keeps it only to her friends. Give other parents all useless work.. very bad school un monitored recess.. I would never put my kids Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, September 10, 2009

Open Quote Abingdon has a fantastic partnership with the Kennedy Center. There is a wonderful focus on the arts--music, drama, art. Every fourth grader learns to play the violin. Students have architecture classes. The teachers are caring and supportive. Joanne Uyeda, the principal is excellent. My children love going to school at Abingdon! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Abingdon Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 666 666
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 662 662
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 574 574
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 589 589
1993 263 136 54 119 4 n/a n/a 0 576
1994 284 136 41 147 3 n/a n/a 0 611
1995 224 201 61 138 2 n/a n/a 0 626
1996 224 201 61 138 2 n/a n/a 0 626
1997 181 176 64 151 3 n/a n/a 0 575
1998 190 184 61 185 5 n/a n/a 0 625
1999 152 192 65 190 3 n/a n/a 0 602
2000 147 191 69 238 0 n/a n/a -4 641
2001 112 178 63 247 0 n/a n/a 0 600
2002 97 126 51 284 1 n/a n/a 0 559
2003 97 126 51 284 1 n/a n/a 0 559
2004 67 102 51 197 2 n/a n/a 1 420
2005 47 101 50 206 1 n/a n/a 0 405
2006 52 69 49 189 1 n/a n/a 3 363
2007 51 63 53 172 1 n/a n/a 12 352
2008 74 58 46 157 1 n/a n/a 13 349
2009 94 67 50 198 2 n/a n/a 17 428
2010 112 70 51 193 1 n/a n/a 14 441
2011 131 72 54 209 2 0 35 0 503
2012 118 83 49 215 2 0 40 0 507
2013 147 73 43 234 4 1 38 0 540
2014 169 76 44 252 4 1 33 0 579
2015 187 95 50 247 2 1 40 0 622
2016 194 78 47 252 1 0 26 0 598
2017 213 66 58 260 2 0 28 0 627
2018 231 73 61 252 4 0 34 0 655
2019 246 85 72 224 3 1 40 0 671
2020 267 119 76 237 1 0 49 0 749
2021 256 130 67 215 0 0 44 0 712
2022 246 102 62 245 3 0 48 0 706
2023 253 106 71 232 4 0 49 0 715
2024 250 98 74 239 4 0 52 0 717

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Abingdon Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 666 41.4 16.0 n/a
1990 662 40.3 16.4 n/a
1991 574 39.8 14.4 n/a
1992 589 40.5 14.5 n/a
1993 576 40.4 14.3 n/a
1994 611 44.6 n/a 30.9
1995 626 n/a 0.0 39.3
1996 626 n/a 0.0 39.3
1997 575 n/a 0.0 35.3
1998 625 n/a 0.0 43.4
1999 602 48.0 12.5 58
2000 641 n/a 0.0 70.1
2001 600 50.0 12.0 55.8
2002 559 63.2 8.8 57.1
2003 559 63.2 8.8 57.1
2004 420 42.0 10.0 61.1
2005 405 40.0 10.1 80
2006 363 36.0 10.1 67.2
2007 352 42.8 8.2 70.9
2008 349 32.8 10.6 58
2009 428 38.5 11.1 56.7
2010 441 37.0 11.9 59
2011 503 37.5 13.4 52.3
2012 507 36.6 13.8 54.2
2013 540 54.8 9.8 50.7
2014 579 55.8 10.3 49.9
2015 622 45.0 13.8 48.4
2016 598 47.0 12.7 47.7
2017 627 54.7 11.4 48.5
2018 655 42.6 15.3 48.1
2019 671 44.3 15.1 44
2020 749 49.4 15.1 44.9
2021 712 49.6 14.3 n/a
2022 706 47.3 14.9 47.6
2023 715 62.0 11.5 41
2024 717 57.7 12.4 71.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Abingdon Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 666 41.4 16.0 n/a
1990 662 40.3 16.4 n/a
1991 574 39.8 14.4 n/a
1992 589 40.5 14.5 n/a
1993 576 40.4 14.3 n/a
1994 611 44.6 n/a 30.9
1995 626 n/a 0.0 39.3
1996 626 n/a 0.0 39.3
1997 575 n/a 0.0 35.3
1998 625 n/a 0.0 43.4
1999 602 48.0 12.5 58
2000 641 n/a 0.0 70.1
2001 600 50.0 12.0 55.8
2002 559 63.2 8.8 57.1
2003 559 63.2 8.8 57.1
2004 420 42.0 10.0 61.1
2005 405 40.0 10.1 80
2006 363 36.0 10.1 67.2
2007 352 42.8 8.2 70.9
2008 349 32.8 10.6 58
2009 428 38.5 11.1 56.7
2010 441 37.0 11.9 59
2011 503 37.5 13.4 52.3
2012 507 36.6 13.8 54.2
2013 540 54.8 9.8 50.7
2014 579 55.8 10.3 49.9
2015 622 45.0 13.8 48.4
2016 598 47.0 12.7 47.7
2017 627 54.7 11.4 48.5
2018 655 42.6 15.3 48.1
2019 671 44.3 15.1 44
2020 749 49.4 15.1 44.9
2021 712 49.6 14.3 n/a
2022 706 47.3 14.9 47.6
2023 715 62.0 11.5 41
2024 717 57.7 12.4 71.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Abingdon Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $422 (3.6%) $11,447 (96.4%) $11,870
2020 $406 (3.4%) $11,547 (96.6%) $11,953
2021 $495 (3.8%) $12,478 (96.2%) $12,973

Data source: Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Abingdon Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 936th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 725th of 1114 Elementary schools
 19.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Abingdon Elementary)6666.4
 0.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Arlington County Public Schools)8779.2
 7.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Abingdon Elementary)5256.3
 4.3%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Arlington County Public Schools)7876.4
 1.6%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Abingdon Elementary)7256.6
 15.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Arlington County Public Schools)8778.4
 8.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Abingdon Elementary)6061.7
 1.7%
   4th Grade English Reading (Arlington County Public Schools)8179.3
 1.7%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Abingdon Elementary)8067
 13%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Arlington County Public Schools)8877.8
 10.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Abingdon Elementary)7353.8
 19.2%
   5th Grade Science (Arlington County Public Schools)8272.7
 9.3%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Abingdon Elementary)7873.3
 4.7%
   5th Grade English Reading (Arlington County Public Schools)8480
 4%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students671715
 6.6%
African American85106
 24.7%
American Indian34
 33.3%
Asian7271
 1.4%
Hispanic224232
 3.6%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White246253
 2.8%
Two or More Races4049
 22.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients44%41%
 3%


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Students at Abingdon Elementary are 35% White, 33% Hispanic, 14% African American, 10% Asian, 7% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 717 students attended Abingdon Elementary.

Students who attend Abingdon Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Wakefield High

Abingdon Elementary ranks in the bottom 23.1% of Virginia elementary schools.


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