Serving 443 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dale City 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 73% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (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 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 443 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Dale City Elementary serves the southeast part of Woodbridge, VA, covering an area of approximately 0.8 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 0.6 miles to the edge of the attendance zone and a maximum distance of one mile.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dale City Elementary School's student population of 443 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
443 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1967
School Rankings
Dale City 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 Dale City Elementary School is 0.51, which is less 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
#1130 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-54%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-34%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
8%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
68%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
13%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
8%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.6%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
11%
5%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Burgundy and Gold
School Mascot
Tiger
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dale City Elementary School's ranking?
Dale City Elementary School is ranked #1130 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Dale City Elementary School?
443 students attend Dale City Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Dale City Elementary School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dale City Elementary School?
Dale City Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dale City Elementary School offer ?
Dale City Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Dale City Elementary School part of?
Dale City Elementary School is part of Prince William County School District.
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