Blackburn Traditional serves 544 students in grades 1-7.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 52% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-7
Total Students
544 students
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
12%
7%
Hispanic
10%
19%
Black
30%
22%
White
48%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Blackburn Traditional?
544 students attend Blackburn Traditional.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Blackburn Traditional students are White, 30% of students are Black, 12% of students are Asian, and 10% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blackburn Traditional?
Blackburn Traditional has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Blackburn Traditional offer ?
Blackburn Traditional offers enrollment in grades 1-7
What school district is Blackburn Traditional part of?
Blackburn Traditional is part of Prince William County Public Schools School District.
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