Serving 440 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.b. Smith 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 80% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher 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 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 440 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 80% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: P.B. Smith Elementary serves the southeastern portion of Warrenton, VA, covering an area of approximately 6.9 square miles. Families within this zone can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 2.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.b. Smith Elementary School's student population of 440 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
440 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
P.b. Smith 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 P.b. Smith Elementary School is 0.50, 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
#578 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)70-74%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. View full 12-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)55-59%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
2%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Hispanic
12%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Black
8%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
White
69%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Two or more races
9%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.2%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.b. Smith Elementary School's ranking?
P.b. Smith Elementary School is ranked #578 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are P.b. Smith Elementary School often compared to?
P.b. Smith Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like C. Hunter Ritchie Elementary School, C.m. Bradley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend P.b. Smith Elementary School?
440 students attend P.b. Smith Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of P.b. Smith Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.b. Smith Elementary School?
P.b. Smith Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does P.b. Smith Elementary School offer ?
P.b. Smith Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.b. Smith Elementary School part of?
P.b. Smith Elementary School is part of Fauquier County School District.
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