Serving 735 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Garrisonville Elementary School ranks in the top 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 77% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (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 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 735 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 77% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Garrisonville Elementary serves the northern part of Stafford, VA, covering an area of approximately 4 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school in about 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge being around 2.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Garrisonville Elementary School's student population of 735 students has grown by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 51% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
735 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
G - Going the extra mile A - Always encouraging T - Totally cooperative O - Outstanding attitude R - Respectful and responsible
School Rankings
Garrisonville Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Garrisonville Elementary School is 0.70, 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
#863 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)62%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-54%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
30%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
16%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
43%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
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)19.9%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
57%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Green and Orange
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Garrisonville Elementary School's ranking?
Garrisonville Elementary School is ranked #863 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Garrisonville Elementary School often compared to?
Garrisonville Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rockhill Elementary School, Margaret Brent Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Garrisonville Elementary School?
735 students attend Garrisonville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Garrisonville Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Garrisonville Elementary School?
Garrisonville Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Garrisonville Elementary School offer ?
Garrisonville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Garrisonville Elementary School part of?
Garrisonville Elementary School is part of Stafford County School District.
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