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Stafford Elementary School

1349 Courthouse Rd
Stafford, VA 22554

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Stafford Elementary School serves 690 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.

Stafford Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is equal to the Virginia state average of 54%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 690 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 58%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in VA
Math Proficiency
: 54% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 67% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Stafford Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

School Overview

Stafford Elementary School's student population of 690 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

690 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

39 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Stafford Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Stafford Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (VA)

Overall Testing Rank

#943 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

54%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

67%

69%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

18:1

14:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

20%

18%

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Black

21%

22%

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White

42%

46%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

13%

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.73

0.70

This chart display the diversity score of Stafford Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

16%

35%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Stafford Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Stafford County Public Schools School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Stafford Elementary School's ranking?

Stafford Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for: Most diverse schools (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).

How many students attend Stafford Elementary School?

690 students attend Stafford Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

42% of Stafford Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Stafford Elementary School?

Stafford Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.

What grades does Stafford Elementary School offer ?

Stafford Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Stafford Elementary School part of?

Stafford Elementary School is part of Stafford County Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 690 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 58%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 54% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 67% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education