Serving 510 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rockledge 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 70-74% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (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 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), 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: 510 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rockledge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Rockledge Elementary School's student population of 510 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
510 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rockledge 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 Rockledge Elementary School is 0.76, which is more 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
#282 out of 1792 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)70-74%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)80-84%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥50%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
15%
7%
Hispanic
34%
19%
Black
20%
22%
White
26%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rockledge Elementary School's ranking?
Rockledge Elementary School is ranked #282 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Rockledge Elementary School often compared to?
Rockledge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Antietam Elementary School, John F. Pattie Sr. Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Rockledge Elementary School?
510 students attend Rockledge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Rockledge Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 20% of students are Black, 15% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rockledge Elementary School?
Rockledge Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rockledge Elementary School offer ?
Rockledge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Rockledge Elementary School part of?
Rockledge Elementary School is part of Prince William County School District.
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