Serving 514 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, James G. Brumfield Elementary School ranks in the top 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 55-59% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is approximately equal to 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 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 514 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
James G. Brumfield Elementary School's student population of 514 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
514 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
James G. Brumfield Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James G. Brumfield 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#868 out of 1792 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)55-59%
54%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)65-69%
69%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-44%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
8%

Hispanic
20%
19%

Black
11%
22%

White
60%
44%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
7%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
55%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is James G. Brumfield Elementary School's ranking?
James G. Brumfield Elementary School is ranked #868 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are James G. Brumfield Elementary School often compared to?
James G. Brumfield Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like C.m. Bradley Elementary School, P.b. Smith Elementary School, C. Hunter Ritchie Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend James G. Brumfield Elementary School?
514 students attend James G. Brumfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of James G. Brumfield Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James G. Brumfield Elementary School?
James G. Brumfield Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does James G. Brumfield Elementary School offer ?
James G. Brumfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is James G. Brumfield Elementary School part of?
James G. Brumfield Elementary School is part of Fauquier County School District.
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