Potomac View Elementary

Summary:

Potomac View Elementary is a public magnet elementary school in Woodbridge, Virginia, serving 601 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Prince William County Public Schools district, which is ranked 39 out of 130 school districts in Virginia.

While Potomac View Elementary's overall academic performance is below average, ranking between 652-906 out of 1,100-1,114 Virginia elementary schools over the past 10 years, the school stands out in its support for certain student subgroups. For example, Potomac View ranks in the top 25% of Virginia elementary schools for African American students and the top 15% for English Language Learners. This suggests the school may be effectively addressing the specific needs of these populations. However, the school's proximity to higher-performing schools like Leesylvania Elementary, Dale City Elementary, and Occoquan Elementary highlights opportunities for collaboration and improvement.

Potomac View Elementary's higher-than-average spending per student and lower student-teacher ratio indicate the school is allocating significant resources to support its diverse student body, which is over 90% eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. This investment, combined with the school's strong performance for certain subgroups, suggests Potomac View Elementary is effectively utilizing its available funding and staffing to address the specific needs of its students.


Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

 14601 Lamar Rd
       Woodbridge, VA  22191


(703) 491-1126

District: Prince William County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
652nd of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,034 Help


Students who attend Potomac View Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Fred M. Lynn Middle
High:    Freedom High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.3 Help
Number of students:  601

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
59.7%
African American:
19.3%
Asian:
9.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  92% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Potomac View Elementary ranks worse than 58.5% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 50th among 64 ranked elementary schools in the Prince William County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.56. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Potomac View Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Prince William County Public Schools District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Potomac View Elementary is $10,034, which is the 12th highest among 64 elementary schools in the Prince William County Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Potomac View Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Potomac View Elementary 652nd of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Potomac View Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Prince William County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Prince William County Public Schools 39th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Potomac View Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Potomac View Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 20.84 953rd 1062 10.3%
2006 57.36 475th 1071 55.6%
2007 32.81 869th 1083 19.8%
2008 56.04 513th 1081 52.5%
2009 52.29 558th 1082 48.4%
2010 49.35 657th 1113 41.0%
2011 40.83 789th 1117 29.4%
2012 46.76 676th 1117 39.5%
2013 44.43 691st 1120 38.3%
2014 42.41 719th 1110 35.2%
2015 31.71 854th 1100 22.4%
2016 22.85 951st 1096 13.2%
2017 26.27 932nd 1099 15.2%
2018 29.29 884th 1097 19.4%
2019 29.29 890th 1105 19.5%
2021 19.97 906th 1103 17.9%
2022 37.62 754th 1109 32.0%
2023 41.18 708th 1114 36.4%
2024 46.56 652nd 1114 41.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Potomac View Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 68.98 86th 300 71.3%
2024 71.10 75th 306 75.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Potomac View Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 71.62 241st 1036 76.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Potomac View Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 42.23 695th 1100 36.8%
2024 35.75 774th 1098 29.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Potomac View Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 53.88 199th 355 43.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Potomac View Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 39.89 720th 1093 34.1%
2024 56.10 518th 1101 53.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at Potomac View Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 26.29 191st 230 17.0%
2024 6.41 229th 238 3.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Potomac View Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 66.45 180th 579 68.9%
2024 81.49 72nd 588 87.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Potomac View Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 51.38 302nd 564 46.5%
2024 62.52 212th 580 63.4%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Potomac View Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 608 608
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 631 631
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 658 658
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 673 673
1993 301 187 29 91 0 n/a n/a 0 608
1994 270 180 32 110 0 n/a n/a 0 592
1995 250 199 33 123 0 n/a n/a 0 605
1996 250 199 33 123 0 n/a n/a 0 605
1997 247 192 30 130 1 n/a n/a 0 600
1998 244 180 37 145 0 n/a n/a 0 606
1999 222 195 43 159 0 n/a n/a 0 619
2000 213 156 44 143 2 n/a n/a -4 554
2001 193 138 56 180 2 n/a n/a 0 569
2002 130 131 46 250 4 n/a n/a 31 592
2003 130 131 46 250 4 n/a n/a 31 592
2004 118 153 49 293 0 n/a n/a 26 639
2005 109 142 72 301 1 n/a n/a 18 643
2006 91 123 43 356 2 n/a n/a 7 622
2007 73 120 32 365 1 n/a n/a 11 602
2008 76 118 19 364 0 n/a n/a 18 595
2009 59 123 28 377 3 n/a n/a 20 610
2010 51 106 29 464 2 n/a n/a 16 668
2011 42 91 35 554 4 2 14 0 742
2012 53 91 40 559 5 2 12 0 762
2013 50 87 43 588 4 2 16 0 790
2014 30 92 44 613 1 1 17 0 798
2015 34 90 38 663 0 0 18 0 843
2016 35 91 34 696 0 0 15 0 871
2017 47 100 39 673 0 0 19 0 878
2018 48 86 40 545 1 0 19 0 739
2019 46 92 43 482 0 1 19 0 683
2020 34 79 34 405 1 1 22 0 576
2021 30 85 40 359 1 1 20 0 536
2022 28 105 35 346 1 1 26 0 542
2023 44 116 58 359 1 4 19 0 601

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Potomac View Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 608 32.6 18.6 n/a
1990 631 31.2 20.2 n/a
1991 658 33.1 19.8 n/a
1992 673 33.7 19.9 n/a
1993 608 33.4 18.2 n/a
1994 592 30.5 n/a 31.3
1995 605 n/a 0.0 42.5
1996 605 n/a 0.0 42.5
1997 600 n/a 0.0 42.3
1998 606 n/a 0.0 43.4
1999 619 45.0 13.8 55.6
2000 554 n/a 0.0 55.6
2001 569 39.3 14.5 58.7
2002 592 40.7 14.5 68.4
2003 592 40.7 14.5 68.4
2004 639 41.8 15.3 71
2005 643 40.7 15.8 72.8
2006 622 44.0 14.1 68.8
2007 602 53.1 11.3 71.9
2008 595 43.6 13.6 77.5
2009 610 39.6 15.4 79.2
2010 668 47.5 14.0 88
2011 742 53.5 13.8 83.3
2012 762 41.4 18.3 86.2
2013 790 52.1 15.1 87.5
2014 798 59.4 13.4 89.5
2015 843 57.0 14.7 89.6
2016 871 59.0 14.7 86.6
2017 878 64.2 13.6 87.1
2018 739 55.3 13.3 86.3
2019 683 51.3 13.3 86.4
2020 576 46.5 12.3 88.5
2021 536 43.3 12.3 n/a
2022 542 42.3 12.8 94.1
2023 601 41.7 14.3 92

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Potomac View Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 608 32.6 18.6 n/a
1990 631 31.2 20.2 n/a
1991 658 33.1 19.8 n/a
1992 673 33.7 19.9 n/a
1993 608 33.4 18.2 n/a
1994 592 30.5 n/a 31.3
1995 605 n/a 0.0 42.5
1996 605 n/a 0.0 42.5
1997 600 n/a 0.0 42.3
1998 606 n/a 0.0 43.4
1999 619 45.0 13.8 55.6
2000 554 n/a 0.0 55.6
2001 569 39.3 14.5 58.7
2002 592 40.7 14.5 68.4
2003 592 40.7 14.5 68.4
2004 639 41.8 15.3 71
2005 643 40.7 15.8 72.8
2006 622 44.0 14.1 68.8
2007 602 53.1 11.3 71.9
2008 595 43.6 13.6 77.5
2009 610 39.6 15.4 79.2
2010 668 47.5 14.0 88
2011 742 53.5 13.8 83.3
2012 762 41.4 18.3 86.2
2013 790 52.1 15.1 87.5
2014 798 59.4 13.4 89.5
2015 843 57.0 14.7 89.6
2016 871 59.0 14.7 86.6
2017 878 64.2 13.6 87.1
2018 739 55.3 13.3 86.3
2019 683 51.3 13.3 86.4
2020 576 46.5 12.3 88.5
2021 536 43.3 12.3 n/a
2022 542 42.3 12.8 94.1
2023 601 41.7 14.3 92

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Potomac View Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $443 (5.1%) $8,219 (94.9%) $8,662
2020 $782 (8.9%) $7,979 (91.1%) $8,760
2021 $703 (7.0%) $9,331 (93.0%) $10,034

Data source: Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Potomac View Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 890th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 708th of 1114 Elementary schools
 17%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Potomac View Elementary)7273.8
 1.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Prince William County Public Schools)8575.4
 9.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Potomac View Elementary)4857.5
 9.5%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Prince William County Public Schools)7269.9
 2.1%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Potomac View Elementary)6780
 13%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Prince William County Public Schools)8675.8
 10.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Potomac View Elementary)6876.3
 8.3%
   4th Grade English Reading (Prince William County Public Schools)7877.4
 0.6%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Potomac View Elementary)8644.4
 41.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Prince William County Public Schools)8474.3
 9.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Potomac View Elementary)7150.9
 20.1%
   5th Grade Science (Prince William County Public Schools)8172.3
 8.7%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Potomac View Elementary)7960.8
 18.2%
   5th Grade English Reading (Prince William County Public Schools)8076.1
 3.9%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students683601
 12%
African American92116
 26.1%
American Indian01
Asian4358
 34.9%
Hispanic482359
 25.5%
Pacific Islander14
 300%
White4644
 4.3%
Two or More Races1919
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients86.4%92%
 5.6%


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Potomac View Elementary ranks 652nd of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 601 students attended Potomac View Elementary.

Students who attend Potomac View Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Fred M. Lynn Middle
High : Freedom High

Students at Potomac View Elementary are 60% Hispanic, 19% African American, 10% Asian, 7% White, 3% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Virginia Department of Education.

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