Garrisonville Elementary School

100 Wood Dr
Stafford, VA 22556
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 719 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Garrisonville Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (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 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 719 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : Bottom 50% in VA
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 62% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Garrisonville Elementary School's student population of 719 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 57% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
719 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Garrisonville Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Garrisonville Elementary School is 0.70, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (VA)
#1066 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Garrisonville Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
53%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Garrisonville Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
62%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Garrisonville Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
50-54%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Garrisonville Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Garrisonville Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
30%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Garrisonville Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
12%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Garrisonville Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
44%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Garrisonville Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Garrisonville Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Garrisonville Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Virginia.
0.70
This chart displays the diversity score of Garrisonville Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Garrisonville Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Garrisonville Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Garrisonville Elementary School's ranking?
Garrisonville Elementary School is ranked #1066 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Garrisonville Elementary School often compared to?
Garrisonville Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Margaret Brent Elementary School, Rockhill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Garrisonville Elementary School?
719 students attend Garrisonville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Garrisonville Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Garrisonville Elementary School?
Garrisonville Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Garrisonville Elementary School offer ?
Garrisonville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Garrisonville Elementary School part of?
Garrisonville Elementary School is part of Stafford County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 719 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 62% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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