Swans Creek Elementary School

17700 Wayside Dr.
Dumfries, VA 22026
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 611 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Swans Creek 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 44% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 611 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : Bottom 50% in VA
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 61% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Swans Creek Elementary School's student population of 611 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
611 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
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School Rankings

Swans Creek 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 Swans Creek Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (VA)
#1259 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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44%
54%
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61%
69%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Swans Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
14%
7%
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Hispanic
25%
18%
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Black
44%
22%
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White
11%
46%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.72
This chart display the diversity score of Swans Creek Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
41%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Swans Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Swans Creek Elementary School is ranked #1259 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Swans Creek Elementary School?
611 students attend Swans Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Swans Creek Elementary School students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 11% of students are White, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Swans Creek Elementary School?
Swans Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Swans Creek Elementary School offer ?
Swans Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Swans Creek Elementary School part of?
Swans Creek Elementary School is part of Prince William Co PBLC Schs School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 611 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 61% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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