Serving 759 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Leesylvania 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 72% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (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 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), 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: 759 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 72% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Leesylvania Elementary serves the southeast part of Woodbridge, VA, covering an area of approximately 4 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 2.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Leesylvania Elementary School's student population of 759 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
759 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1996
School Rankings
Leesylvania 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 Leesylvania Elementary School is 0.78, 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
#934 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)66%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45-49%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
16%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
30%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
27%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
18%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.6%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
9%
2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red, White & Blue
School Mascot
Eagle
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Leesylvania Elementary School's ranking?
Leesylvania Elementary School is ranked #934 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?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Leesylvania Elementary School?
759 students attend Leesylvania Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
30% of Leesylvania Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 18% of students are White, 16% of students are Asian, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Leesylvania Elementary School?
Leesylvania Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Leesylvania Elementary School offer ?
Leesylvania Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Leesylvania Elementary School part of?
Leesylvania Elementary School is part of Prince William County School District.
School Reviews
3 10/10/2025
The Leesylvania Elementary School special education staff is top-notch! My daughter assist to Leesylvania for the past 3 years, she has cerebral palsy from birth. Mr. Dols is one of the most professional and best human beings I have ever known. His knowledge, personal involvement, and love for the students are just amazing. My daughter loves to go to school and she had learned so many things from them.
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