J.w. Alvey Elementary School

5300 Waverly Farm Dr.
Haymarket, VA 20169
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 570 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, J.w. Alvey Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (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 39% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), 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: 570 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Top 20% in VA
  • : 76% (Top 20%)
  • : 80% (Top 30%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

J.w. Alvey Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

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School Overview

J.w. Alvey Elementary School's student population of 570 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
570 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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School Rankings

J.w. Alvey Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of J.w. Alvey Elementary School is 0.59, 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)
#317 out of 1792 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of J.w. Alvey Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
76%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of J.w. Alvey 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)
80%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of J.w. Alvey 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)
65-69%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
14%
8%
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Hispanic
9%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in J.w. Alvey Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
8%
22%
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White
61%
44%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
8%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Virginia.
0.59
This chart displays the diversity score of J.w. Alvey 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
7%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in J.w. Alvey 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
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in J.w. Alvey 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 J.w. Alvey Elementary School's ranking?
J.w. Alvey Elementary School is ranked #317 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are J.w. Alvey Elementary School often compared to?
J.w. Alvey Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Samuel L. Gravely Jr. Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend J.w. Alvey Elementary School?
570 students attend J.w. Alvey Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of J.w. Alvey Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of J.w. Alvey Elementary School?
J.w. Alvey Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does J.w. Alvey Elementary School offer ?
J.w. Alvey Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is J.w. Alvey Elementary School part of?
J.w. Alvey Elementary School is part of Prince William County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 570 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 76% (Top 20%)
  • : 80% (Top 30%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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