Serving 571 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Occoquan Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (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 85% 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: 571 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 79% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: OCCOQUAN ELEM serves the eastern part of Woodbridge, VA, covering an area of approximately 1.4 square miles. Most families in this zone can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Occoquan Elementary School's student population of 571 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
571 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1927
School Calendar
School Motto
Where Everybody Is Somebody
School Rankings
Occoquan 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 Occoquan 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
#773 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
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)30-34%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
12%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
47%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
21%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
15%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
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
70%
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
Green and Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Occoquan Elementary School's ranking?
Occoquan Elementary School is ranked #773 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Occoquan Elementary School often compared to?
Occoquan Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Old Bridge Elementary School, Minnieville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
79% 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 Occoquan Elementary School?
571 students attend Occoquan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Occoquan Elementary School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, 12% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Occoquan Elementary School?
Occoquan Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Occoquan Elementary School offer ?
Occoquan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Occoquan Elementary School part of?
Occoquan Elementary School is part of Prince William County School District.
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