Swans Creek Elementary School

17700 Wayside Dr.
Dumfries, VA 22026
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 629 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 65% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). 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 and Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 629 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : Bottom 50% in VA
  • : 65% (Btm 50%)
  • : 61% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (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 629 students has stayed relatively flat 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
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
629 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Year Founded
2001
School Motto
Rise Up, Take Flight, and Achieve

School Rankings

Swans Creek 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 Swans Creek Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (VA)
#1217 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
65%
68%
(20-21)
61%
69%
(20-21)
40-44%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
14%
8%
Hispanic
29%
19%
Black
40%
22%
White
11%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.73
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
9%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Swan

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Swans Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Swans Creek Elementary School is ranked #1217 out of 1,773 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?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% 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?
629 students attend Swans Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Swans Creek Elementary School students are Black, 29% 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Swans Creek Elementary School part of?
Swans Creek Elementary School is part of Prince William County Public Schools.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 629 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 65% (Btm 50%)
  • : 61% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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