Serving 393 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 45-49% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). 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 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 393 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sharon C. Mcauliffe Elementary School's student population of 393 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
393 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
Sharon C. Mcauliffe Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sharon C. Mcauliffe 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
#1157 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45-49%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-64%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35-39%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
8%
Hispanic
50%
19%
Black
17%
22%
White
18%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sharon C. Mcauliffe Elementary School's ranking?
Sharon C. Mcauliffe Elementary School is ranked #1157 out of 1,792 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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% 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?
393 students attend Sharon C. Mcauliffe Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Sharon C. Mcauliffe Elementary School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
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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