School History

Ravensworth Elementary School opened on September 3, 1963. However, our school was actually established during the 1962-63 school year. As we commemorate our more than 50 years of educating children in the Ravensworth Farms and Burke communities, we invite you to explore some facets of our unique and fascinating history.

School History: 1962-1992

Learn about the founding of Ravensworth Elementary School and the changes, challenges, and successes that shaped our first three decades.

School History: 1992-Present

Learn about the start of the Spanish Partial-Immersion program, the technology upgrades of the late 1990s, and see aerial photographs documenting our most recent renovation.

The Ravensworth Estate

Learn about the origin of the Ravensworth Estate and the history of our community.

What’s in a Name?

Have you ever wondered how Ravensworth Elementary School got its name? Find out in this video produced for Fairfax County Public Schools’ cable television channel Red Apple 21.