Serving 904 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Conway Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 904 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 62% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Conway Elementary serves the southeast part of Fredericksburg, VA, covering an area of approximately 8.8 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with most residents living about 2 miles from the school's edge and the furthest boundary located 3.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Conway Elementary School's student population of 904 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 38% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
904 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Conway Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Conway Elementary School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1198 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)63%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)25-29%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
9%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
21%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
23%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
39%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.4%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Conway Elementary School's ranking?
Conway Elementary School is ranked #1198 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Conway Elementary School often compared to?
Conway Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Falmouth Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Conway Elementary School?
904 students attend Conway Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Conway Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Conway Elementary School?
Conway Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Conway Elementary School offer ?
Conway Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Conway Elementary School part of?
Conway Elementary School is part of Stafford County School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
There are more than 41 teachers in that school. Some staff members are very mean. They fight among themselves and got the other principal fired. They yell at kids and treat parents like criminals. Some teachers don't teach subjects that aren't being tested on the SOLS.
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