Serving 754 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, T. Clay Wood Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 91% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 754 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 91% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
T. Clay Wood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
T. Clay Wood Elementary School's student population of 754 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental virtual)
(Supplemental virtual)
Total Students
754 students
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Year Founded
2000
School Calendar
School Rankings
T. Clay Wood Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of T. Clay Wood 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
#107 out of 1773 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
91%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)85%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-64%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
8%
Hispanic
18%
20%
Black
11%
21%
White
51%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.1%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is T. Clay Wood Elementary School's ranking?
T. Clay Wood Elementary School is ranked #107 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
91% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend T. Clay Wood Elementary School?
754 students attend T. Clay Wood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of T. Clay Wood Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of T. Clay Wood Elementary School?
T. Clay Wood Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does T. Clay Wood Elementary School offer ?
T. Clay Wood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental virtual).
What school district is T. Clay Wood Elementary School part of?
T. Clay Wood Elementary School is part of Prince William County School District.
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