Serving 813 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Samuel L. Gravely Jr. Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 86% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 813 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 86% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Samuel L. Gravely Jr. Elementary School serves the northwest part of Haymarket, VA, covering an area of approximately 40.6 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to the school, with the farthest edge being about 6.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Samuel L. Gravely Jr. Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Samuel L. Gravely Jr. Elementary School's student population of 813 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
813 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2001
School Calendar
School Motto
SUCCESS = EDUCATION + MOTIVATION + PERSEVERANCE
School Rankings
Samuel L. Gravely Jr. Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Samuel L. Gravely Jr. Elementary School is 0.59, 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
#312 out of 1773 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)77%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-64%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
7%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
17%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
61%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
11%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.9%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-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 Samuel L. Gravely Jr. Elementary School's ranking?
Samuel L. Gravely Jr. Elementary School is ranked #312 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Samuel L. Gravely Jr. Elementary School often compared to?
Samuel L. Gravely Jr. Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like J.w. Alvey Elementary School, Buckland Mills Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
86% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Samuel L. Gravely Jr. Elementary School?
813 students attend Samuel L. Gravely Jr. Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Samuel L. Gravely Jr. Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Samuel L. Gravely Jr. Elementary School?
Samuel L. Gravely Jr. Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Samuel L. Gravely Jr. Elementary School offer ?
Samuel L. Gravely Jr. Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Samuel L. Gravely Jr. Elementary School part of?
Samuel L. Gravely Jr. Elementary School is part of Prince William County School District.
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