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Falls Church City Public Schools

Virginia · Public School District
5
Schools
2,496
Students
$24,647
Per-Pupil Spend
+72% nat'l
9.0%
Free Lunch Rate
-43pp vs nat'l
98.0%
Graduation Rate
+11.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Falls Church City Public Schools is a public school district in Virginia serving 2,496 students across 5 schools. It includes 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 98.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $24,647 is above average for a US public school district. Only 9% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 49/100.

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All Schools (5)
Elementary Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Mount Daniel ElementaryKG–02461
Oak Street Elementary03–05526
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
MARY ELLEN HENDERSON MIDDLE06–08581
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
MERIDIAN HIGH09–12865
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Jessie Thackrey PreschoolPK–PK63
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$24,647+72% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
14%
83%
State
14.1%
Local (property tax)
82.7%
Federal
3.2%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (83%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
5
Schools
2,496
Students
9%
Free Lunch
$25K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate98.0%
Opportunity Score49/100
StateVirginia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
98.0% graduation rate — 11.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $24,647 per pupil — 72% above the national average of $14,347.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 9% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Falls Church City Public Schools?
Falls Church City Public Schools has 5 public schools, serving a total of 2,496 students.
What is the graduation rate for Falls Church City Public Schools?
The graduation rate is 98.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Falls Church City Public Schools spend per student?
Falls Church City Public Schools spends $24,647 per pupil — 72% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Falls Church City Public Schools?
9% of students in Falls Church City Public Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Falls Church City Public Schools?
No, Falls Church City Public Schools does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Falls Church City Public Schools serve?
Falls Church City Public Schools serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Falls Church City Public Schools?
The median opportunity score across schools in Falls Church City Public Schools is 49/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.