Serving 807 students in grades Prekindergarten-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 77% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). 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 20:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 807 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 77% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 30%)
- 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 807 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
807 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Samuel L. Gravely Jr. Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Samuel L. Gravely Jr. Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#329 out of 1792 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
7%
Hispanic
15%
18%
Black
5%
22%
White
66%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
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 #329 out of 1,792 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?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% 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?
807 students attend Samuel L. Gravely Jr. Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Samuel L. Gravely Jr. Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 5% 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 20:1, 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 Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Samuel L. Gravely Jr. Elementary School part of?
Samuel L. Gravely Jr. Elementary School is part of Prince William Co PBLC Schs School District.
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