Petsworth Elementary School

10658 Geo Washington Mem Hwy
Gloucester, VA 23061
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
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Top 50%
Serving 386 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Petsworth 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 70-74% (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 23% 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: 386 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 50% in VA
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Petsworth Elementary School's student population of 386 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
386 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Petsworth 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 Petsworth Elementary School is 0.39, 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)
#755 out of 1792 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Petsworth Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
55-59%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Petsworth 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 Petsworth 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)
40-49%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Petsworth 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
n/a
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Petsworth Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Hispanic
9%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Petsworth Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
6%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Petsworth Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
77%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Petsworth 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
7%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Petsworth 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 Petsworth Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Virginia.
0.39
This chart displays the diversity score of Petsworth 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
66%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Petsworth 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 (21-22)
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Petsworth Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Petsworth Elementary School's ranking?
Petsworth Elementary School is ranked #755 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Petsworth Elementary School often compared to?
Petsworth Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Botetourt Elementary School, Magruder 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 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Petsworth Elementary School?
386 students attend Petsworth Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Petsworth Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Petsworth Elementary School?
Petsworth Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Petsworth Elementary School offer ?
Petsworth Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Petsworth Elementary School part of?
Petsworth Elementary School is part of Gloucester County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 386 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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