Serving 918 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 16:1 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 Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 918 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- 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%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Conway Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Conway Elementary School's student population of 918 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
918 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
School Rankings
Conway 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 Conway Elementary School is 0.75, 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
#1110 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)62%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)63%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)25-29%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
8%
Hispanic
19%
19%
Black
22%
22%
White
39%
44%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Conway Elementary School's ranking?
Conway Elementary School is ranked #1110 out of 1,792 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?
918 students attend Conway Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Conway Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Conway Elementary School?
Conway Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, 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 9/19/2011
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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