P.b. Smith Elementary School

6176 Dumfries Rd
Warrenton, VA 20187
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 421 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.b. Smith Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (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 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 421 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Top 50% in VA
  • : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

School Overview

P.b. Smith Elementary School's student population of 421 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
421 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

P.b. Smith 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 P.b. Smith Elementary School is 0.48, 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)
#588 out of 1792 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of P.b. Smith Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
65-69%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of P.b. Smith 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)
70-74%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of P.b. Smith 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)
55-59%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of P.b. Smith Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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Asian
2%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in P.b. Smith Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
9%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in P.b. Smith Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
7%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in P.b. Smith Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
71%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in P.b. Smith Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in P.b. Smith 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 P.b. Smith Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Virginia.
0.48
This chart displays the diversity score of P.b. Smith 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
10%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in P.b. Smith 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
3%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in P.b. Smith 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 P.b. Smith Elementary School's ranking?
P.b. Smith Elementary School is ranked #588 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are P.b. Smith Elementary School often compared to?
P.b. Smith Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like C. Hunter Ritchie Elementary School, C.m. Bradley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend P.b. Smith Elementary School?
421 students attend P.b. Smith Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of P.b. Smith Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.b. Smith Elementary School?
P.b. Smith Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does P.b. Smith Elementary School offer ?
P.b. Smith Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.b. Smith Elementary School part of?
P.b. Smith Elementary School is part of Fauquier County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 421 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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