Serving 698 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Widewater 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 59% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (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 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 698 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: WIDEWATER ELEM serves the northeast part of Stafford, VA, covering an area of approximately 16 square miles. The typical drive to the school is 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 6.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Widewater Elementary School's student population of 698 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 47% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
698 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Widewater 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 Widewater Elementary School is 0.74, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1345 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)57%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)25-29%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
38%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
27%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
21%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.1%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
9%
5%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Widewater Elementary School's ranking?
Widewater Elementary School is ranked #1345 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Widewater Elementary School often compared to?
Widewater Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stafford Elementary School, Margaret Brent Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Widewater Elementary School?
698 students attend Widewater Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Widewater Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 21% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Widewater Elementary School?
Widewater Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Widewater Elementary School offer ?
Widewater Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Widewater Elementary School part of?
Widewater Elementary School is part of Stafford County School District.
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