Serving 796 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Samuel L. Gravely Jr. 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 77% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 796 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 77% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Samuel L. Gravely Jr. Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Samuel L. Gravely Jr. Elementary School's student population of 796 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
796 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Samuel L. Gravely Jr. 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 Samuel L. Gravely Jr. Elementary School is 0.58, 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
#329 out of 1792 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)77%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)77%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-64%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
8%
Hispanic
15%
19%
Black
6%
22%
White
62%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Samuel L. Gravely Jr. Elementary School's ranking?
Samuel L. Gravely Jr. Elementary School is ranked #329 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Samuel L. Gravely Jr. Elementary School often compared to?
Samuel L. Gravely Jr. Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like J.w. Alvey Elementary School, Buckland Mills Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Samuel L. Gravely Jr. Elementary School?
796 students attend Samuel L. Gravely Jr. Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Samuel L. Gravely Jr. Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Samuel L. Gravely Jr. Elementary School?
Samuel L. Gravely Jr. Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Samuel L. Gravely Jr. Elementary School offer ?
Samuel L. Gravely Jr. Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Samuel L. Gravely Jr. Elementary School part of?
Samuel L. Gravely Jr. Elementary School is part of Prince William County School District.
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