Serving 950 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Goshen Post Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher 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 78% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 950 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 84% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 87% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Goshen Post Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Goshen Post Elementary School's student population of 950 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
950 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Goshen Post 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 Goshen Post Elementary School is 0.64, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#91 out of 1792 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)84%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)87%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)75-79%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
3%
n/a
Asian
55%
7%
Hispanic
7%
19%
Black
7%
22%
White
22%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Goshen Post Elementary School's ranking?
Goshen Post Elementary School is ranked #91 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Goshen Post Elementary School often compared to?
Goshen Post Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Arcola Elementary School, Pinebrook Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 87% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Goshen Post Elementary School?
950 students attend Goshen Post Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Goshen Post Elementary School students are Asian, 22% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Goshen Post Elementary School?
Goshen Post Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Goshen Post Elementary School offer ?
Goshen Post Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Goshen Post Elementary School part of?
Goshen Post Elementary School is part of Loudoun County School District.
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