The Lifelong Education and Learning Dashboard is now available and presents information under the following topic areas referred to as indicators:
- Access to Early Childhood Education
- Access to Quality Technology
- Participation in Learning Opportunities
- Supporting Academic Achievement
- Supporting Career-Based Training
- Increased English Language Proficiency
These indicators contain nine headline metrics related to preschool, kindergarten readiness, grade level reading, algebra 1 credit, high school graduation, postsecondary plans, library and community resources, broadband internet access and limited English proficiency.
The dashboard is designed to:
- Inform residents and stakeholders
- Monitor progress over time
- Identify any demographic or geographic disparities among residents
- Guide community leaders, practitioners, and advocates in making data-driven decisions
Overall, the metrics included in this dashboard help to evaluate the goals of promoting school readiness and supporting the achievement of educational goals, while ensuring that access to resources and learning opportunities are available to residents at all stages of life.
The Lifelong Education and Learning Dashboard is the eighth dashboard now published to support the implementation of the Fairfax Countywide Strategic Plan. There will be a dashboard for each of the 10 Community Outcome Areas.
Data Highlights
Almost Six Out of Ten Kindergarteners Meeting Grade Level Expectations
In School Year 2024-2025, 57% of all kindergarteners enrolled through Fairfax County Public Schools met grade level expectations in the Fall. Students with Pre-K experience (65%) were more than twice as likely to meet grade level expectations in reading, mathematics and self-regulation in the Fall than those without Pre-K experience (26%).
On-Time High School Graduation Rate Fluctuates Slightly but Remains High
The on-time graduation rate for the Fairfax County Public School 2025 cohort was 93%. Rates have fluctuated slightly in recent years, with a low of 91% in 2019. The 2025 rate was higher than Virginia’s rate of 92%. Locally, Loudoun County had the highest rate of 97%. Rates varied by race and ethnicity.
Overall, the Number of Active Library Cardholders is Increasing
In FY25, 610,481 persons were registered Fairfax County Public Library (FCPL) cardholders, an increase from 515,358 in FY22. In the same year, 257,039 persons had an FCPL card and actively used their card in the past year, for example, to check out materials or access online databases and digital resources. The number of active cardholders has fluctuated in recent years, with 209,364 active cardholders in FY22.
Compared to Virginia and the US, More Fairfax County Residents Speak English Less Than “Very Well”
In Fairfax County, approximately one in seven (14.5%) residents in 2024 reported speaking English less than “very well,” indicating limited English proficiency. This represents a decrease from 2017. The county’s rate was higher than both the Virginia state average (6.5%) and the national average (9.0%). Limited English proficiency was more prevalent among certain groups, including older residents and residents living in poverty.
For More Information
The Lifelong Education and Learning dashboard will be updated yearly to continue to determine trends and monitor progress. All published dashboards may be accessed through the Countywide Data Analytics webpage. Learn about all ten Community Outcome Areas on the Fairfax Countywide Strategic Plan webpage. For instructions on how to navigate and use the dashboards, please visit the Strategic Plan Dashboard Tutorial. For questions about the dashboard, contact Countywide Data Analytics at DMBDataAnalytics@fairfaxcounty.gov.
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