Serving 379 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sharon C. Mcauliffe 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 63% (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 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% 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: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 379 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sharon C. McAuliffe Elementary serves the southeast part of Woodbridge, VA, covering an area of approximately 0.9 square miles. Families living within this zone can typically reach the school within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge located about 1.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sharon C. Mcauliffe Elementary School's student population of 379 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
379 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1990
School Calendar
School Motto
Challengers Always Reaching for Excellence!
School Rankings
Sharon C. Mcauliffe 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 Sharon C. Mcauliffe Elementary School is 0.66, 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
#1199 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
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)35-39%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
11%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
53%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
15%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
16%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
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)23.8%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
14%
2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and White
School Mascot
Challenger Space Shuttle
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sharon C. Mcauliffe Elementary School's ranking?
Sharon C. Mcauliffe Elementary School is ranked #1199 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Sharon C. Mcauliffe Elementary School often compared to?
Sharon C. Mcauliffe Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rosa Parks Elementary School, Herbert J. Saunders Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% 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 Sharon C. Mcauliffe Elementary School?
379 students attend Sharon C. Mcauliffe Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Sharon C. Mcauliffe Elementary School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sharon C. Mcauliffe Elementary School?
Sharon C. Mcauliffe Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sharon C. Mcauliffe Elementary School offer ?
Sharon C. Mcauliffe Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Sharon C. Mcauliffe Elementary School part of?
Sharon C. Mcauliffe Elementary School is part of Prince William County School District.
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