Serving 703 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Stafford Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is equal to the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 703 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Stafford Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Stafford Elementary School's student population of 703 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
703 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings
Stafford Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Stafford Elementary School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#943 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
![This chart display the overall school rank of Stafford Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart display the overall school rank of Stafford Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/overall_school_rank/86000/85592/stafford-elementary-school-chart-bisEtQ2.png)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
54%
![This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Stafford Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Stafford Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/math_percent/86000/85592/stafford-elementary-school-chart-dHyXMe.png)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
69%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
![This chart display the student teacher ratio of Stafford Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the student teacher ratio of Stafford Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/teacher_student_ratio/86000/85592/stafford-elementary-school-chart-byWXETA.png)
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
![This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Stafford Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Stafford Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/asian_islander_ethnicity/86000/85592/stafford-elementary-school-chart-bnQKL6x.png)
Hispanic
22%
18%
![This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Stafford Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Stafford Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/hispanic_students_ethnicity/86000/85592/stafford-elementary-school-chart-uvIsMD.png)
Black
21%
22%
![This chart display the percentage of Black students in Stafford Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the percentage of Black students in Stafford Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/black_students_ethnicity/86000/85592/stafford-elementary-school-chart-br8jJuk.png)
White
39%
46%
![This chart display the percentage of White students in Stafford Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the percentage of White students in Stafford Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/white_students_ethnicity/86000/85592/stafford-elementary-school-chart-qEtvaI.png)
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
7%
![This chart display the percentage of students of two or more races in Stafford Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the percentage of students of two or more races in Stafford Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/two_or_more_races_students_ethnicity/86000/85592/stafford-elementary-school-chart-bkjvNMf.png)
All Ethnic Groups
![This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Stafford Elementary School. This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Stafford Elementary School.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/school_ethnicity/86000/85592/stafford-elementary-school-chart-baTQytv.png)
![This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in VA. This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in VA.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/state_ethnicity_school/86000/85592/stafford-elementary-school-chart-bisEtUb.png)
![This chart display the diversity score of Stafford Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the diversity score of Stafford Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/86000/85592/stafford-elementary-school-chart-VvJWD4.png)
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
41%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stafford Elementary School's ranking?
Stafford Elementary School is ranked #943 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Stafford Elementary School often compared to?
Stafford Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Anthony Burns Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Stafford Elementary School?
703 students attend Stafford Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Stafford Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Stafford Elementary School?
Stafford Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Stafford Elementary School offer ?
Stafford Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Stafford Elementary School part of?
Stafford Elementary School is part of Stafford Co PBLC Schs School District.
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