Serving 843 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Waples Mill Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 843 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 65% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Waples Mill Elementary School's student population of 843 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
843 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Waples Mill Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Waples Mill Elementary School is 0.63, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#480 out of 1792 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)65%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)81%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45-49%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
25%
7%
Hispanic
10%
19%
Black
3%
22%
White
54%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Waples Mill Elementary School's ranking?
Waples Mill Elementary School is ranked #480 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Waples Mill Elementary School?
843 students attend Waples Mill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Waples Mill Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waples Mill Elementary School?
Waples Mill Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Waples Mill Elementary School offer ?
Waples Mill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Waples Mill Elementary School part of?
Waples Mill Elementary School is part of Fairfax County School District.
School Reviews
5 8/28/2020
WMES is a great school and I will always remember that school, for its great teachers (most of the time) and great staff. Thanks WMES!
5 2/21/2019
Waples Mill Elementary school is a great school regarding teachers the students can be questionable at points .but i had a great experience at waples mill elementary school it was hard to say good bye after 7 years at WMES.overall its a great school.
2 2/26/2018
My child likes Waples Mill very much. We had some issues with classmate but has been resolved well by school. Mrs. Jacobs is very experienced and has a good overview on students abilities. Homework is given daily and weekly overview of content is very helpful. School office is always helpful. My child likes it very much to go to school. Thank you Mrs. Jacobs.
2 2/26/2018
I had a miserable experience here especially 5th and 6th grade. A lot of the teachers here have no idea what they are doing and it really impacted me in middle and high school when teachers had to catch us up because of our lack of knowledge especially in the subjects of reading and writing.
2 5/10/2010
The school is great, but the teachers are racist. I had a bad experiece in K, but 1st Grade was the same. So I am guessing that racism exists in the school.
Asians and Indians be prepared!!!!
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