Serving 568 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Potowmack Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% 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: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 568 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: POTOWMACK ELEM serves the east part of Sterling, VA, covering an area of approximately 1.3 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 1.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Potowmack Elementary School's student population of 568 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
568 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Potowmack 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 Potowmack Elementary School is 0.68, 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
#1185 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-64%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-49%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
10%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
49%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
9%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
26%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
8%
2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Potowmack Elementary School's ranking?
Potowmack Elementary School is ranked #1185 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Potowmack Elementary School often compared to?
Potowmack Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sugarland Elementary School, Horizon Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Potowmack Elementary School?
568 students attend Potowmack Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Potowmack Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Potowmack Elementary School?
Potowmack Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Potowmack Elementary School offer ?
Potowmack Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Potowmack Elementary School part of?
Potowmack Elementary School is part of Loudoun County School District.
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