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Glenkirk Elementary School

8584 Sedge Wren Drive
Gainesville, VA 20155
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Serving 568 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Glenkirk Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 568 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : Top 10% in VA
  • : 90% (Top 10%)
  • : 86% (Top 20%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Glenkirk Elementary School's student population of 568 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
568 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers

School Rankings

Glenkirk Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Glenkirk Elementary School is 0.67, 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.
This School
State Level (VA)
#164 out of 1792 schools
(Top 10%)
(22-23)
90%
68%
(20-21)
86%
69%
(20-21)
75-79%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
21%
8%
Hispanic
10%
19%
Black
8%
22%
White
52%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.67
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Glenkirk Elementary School's ranking?
Glenkirk Elementary School is ranked #164 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Glenkirk Elementary School often compared to?
Glenkirk Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Buckland Mills Elementary School, Samuel L. Gravely Jr. Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 86% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Glenkirk Elementary School?
568 students attend Glenkirk Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Glenkirk Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Glenkirk Elementary School?
Glenkirk Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Glenkirk Elementary School offer ?
Glenkirk Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Glenkirk Elementary School part of?
Glenkirk Elementary School is part of Prince William County School District.
In what neighborhood is Glenkirk Elementary School located?
Glenkirk Elementary School is located in the Linton Hall neighborhood of Gainesville, VA.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 568 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 90% (Top 10%)
  • : 86% (Top 20%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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