Summary:
The Stafford County Public Schools district in Virginia is home to 17 diverse elementary schools serving students from prekindergarten through 5th grade. The district as a whole is ranked 74 out of 130 in Virginia and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, indicating room for improvement in overall academic achievement.
Within the district, a few schools stand out as high-performing, including Winding Creek Elementary, which consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Virginia with exceptional test scores and a relatively low free/reduced lunch rate. Margaret Brent Elementary and Hartwood Elementary also perform well, with high rankings and strong academic performance. In contrast, some schools like Anne E. Moncure Elementary, Falmouth Elementary, and Widewater Elementary appear to be struggling academically, with lower test scores and rankings compared to the district and state averages.
The data analysis reveals significant performance gaps between the highest and lowest-performing schools, which may be correlated with socioeconomic status, as indicated by the free and reduced lunch rates. Schools with higher per-student spending, such as Ferry Farm Elementary, tend to perform better academically than those with lower per-student spending, like Park Ridge Elementary. While the data does not show a clear correlation between racial diversity and academic performance, it is worth noting that some of the highest-performing schools have a higher percentage of white students compared to the district average. Overall, the insights from this analysis can inform Stafford County Public Schools district-level strategies to support underperforming schools and ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students.
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