Serving 815 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Stafford 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 66% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is lower 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 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 815 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Stafford Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Stafford Elementary School's student population of 815 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
815 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
School Calendar
School Mascot
Dolphins
School Rankings
Stafford 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 Stafford Elementary School is 0.75, 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
#1034 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)67%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-64%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
5%
8%
Hispanic
27%
19%
Black
23%
22%
White
34%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Dolphins
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stafford Elementary School's ranking?
Stafford Elementary School is ranked #1034 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Stafford Elementary School often compared to?
Stafford Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Anthony Burns Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Stafford Elementary School?
815 students attend Stafford Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Stafford Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Stafford Elementary School?
Stafford Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Stafford Elementary School offer ?
Stafford Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Stafford Elementary School part of?
Stafford Elementary School is part of Stafford County School District.
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