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Westridge Elementary

Summary:

Westridge Elementary is a public magnet elementary school in Woodbridge, Virginia, serving 680 students in grades K-5 and part of the Prince William County Public Schools district, which is ranked 39 out of 130 school districts in Virginia.

Westridge Elementary consistently outperforms the Prince William County and Virginia state averages in standardized test scores, with 89.74% of 3rd graders proficient or better in SOL/Mathematics compared to 76.27% for the county and 70.11% for the state. The school also has a relatively diverse student population, with 39.85% White, 21.32% African American, 14.56% Hispanic, and 14.56% Asian students, which is higher than some nearby schools like Enterprise Elementary at 65.09% Hispanic. Additionally, Westridge has a lower percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients (36.32%) compared to schools like Minnieville Elementary (74.2%), suggesting a more economically diverse student population.

Westridge Elementary has maintained a strong academic performance over the years, consistently ranking in the top 20-25% of Virginia elementary schools based on the SchoolDigger statewide rankings. The school performs particularly well for specific student subgroups, such as ranking 68th out of 588 Virginia elementary schools for its African American student performance and 131st out of 580 for its Hispanic student performance. While Westridge has a relatively high student-teacher ratio of 18.1 compared to some nearby schools, its overall academic excellence and diverse student population make it a valuable educational resource for the Woodbridge community.


Detail:

Public, Magnet K-5

 12400 Knightsbridge Dr
       Woodbridge, VA  22192

(703) 590-3711

District: Prince William County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
222nd of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,422 Help


Students who attend Westridge Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Louise A. Benton Middle
High:    Charles J. Colgan Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  18.9 Help
Number of students:  655

Racial breakdown:

White:
38.6%
African American:
21.4%
Hispanic:
16.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  39.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Westridge Elementary ranks better than 80.1% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 17th 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 79.36. (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 Student population at Westridge Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (38.6%), African American (21.4%), Hispanic (16.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 39.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Westridge Elementary is 18.9. 60 elementary schools in the Prince William County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Westridge Elementary is $7,422. 56 elementary schools in the Prince William County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Westridge Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Westridge Elementary 222nd of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Westridge 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 Westridge Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Westridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 85.15 58th 1062 94.5%
2006 81.30 92nd 1071 91.4%
2007 84.54 60th 1083 94.5%
2008 83.44 55th 1081 94.9%
2009 84.28 46th 1082 95.7%
2010 75.62 171st 1113 84.6%
2011 79.42 132nd 1117 88.2%
2012 82.39 94th 1117 91.6%
2013 71.59 277th 1120 75.3%
2014 78.38 171st 1110 84.6%
2015 70.20 295th 1100 73.2%
2016 60.82 448th 1096 59.1%
2017 64.34 393rd 1099 64.2%
2018 73.08 258th 1097 76.5%
2019 71.58 291st 1105 73.7%
2021 86.07 129th 1103 88.3%
2022 82.93 169th 1109 84.8%
2023 80.57 198th 1114 82.2%
2024 79.36 222nd 1114 80.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Westridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 87.67 19th 245 92.2%
2024 59.15 114th 247 53.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Westridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 71.60 79th 300 73.7%
2024 75.76 62nd 306 79.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Westridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 80.03 128th 1036 87.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Westridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 79.40 190th 1100 82.7%
2024 78.31 209th 1098 81.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Westridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 59.76 136th 324 58.0%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Westridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 76.10 25th 182 86.3%
2024 69.85 49th 195 74.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Westridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 78.79 203rd 1093 81.4%
2024 77.08 238th 1101 78.4%
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Rank History for Asian students at Westridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 49.68 125th 230 45.7%
2024 49.52 143rd 238 39.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Westridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 82.29 66th 579 88.6%
2024 81.87 68th 588 88.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Westridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 74.61 122nd 564 78.4%
2024 73.55 131st 580 77.4%
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Rank History for White students at Westridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 76.91 159th 984 83.8%
2024 79.38 127th 979 87.0%
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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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Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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All ratings (Avg rating: 4.3)
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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, January 24, 2018

Open Quote This school is fantastic... if you are a Caucasian family with one stay-at home parent. Otherwise, the staff will not respond to emails, you will never be chosen to volunteer or chaperone no matter how many times you sign up to do so, your child will be denied access to the gifted program despite ranking in the 99th percentile on an intelligence test, your child will be referred to by their last name by the school nurse, and threatened with expulsion for "attendance issues" after missing one day of school. Also, if you are Hispanic, the teachers will assume that you must be poor, and cannot afford to be an at home parent. They will actually say this to your face in a parent-teacher conference. Close Quote


by a parent
Saturday, August 12, 2017

Open Quote The teachers and administration are extremely professional, caring, accommodating and hard working. Both of my boys love their teachers, have made tremendous academic growth and have made great friends. I am very happy with the experiences they have had so far. Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, April 21, 2017

Open Quote Our daughter has been at this school for 2 years (2nd & 3rd grade) and we have had all positive experiences. The principal and front office staff are over the top friendly and willing to help out with questions, concerns and ideas. The teachers that I have worked with are extremely driven and truly take time to cultivate each child at their academic level. I love the diversity in the classrooms. Many countries are represented in just her classroom alone. This year the class sizes got too large for 3rd grade...but administration stepped in and hired another teacher to ensure kids could get the one on one attention needed. On top of a fantastic school...the community itself is just wonderful. Very active PTA also. Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, April 9, 2012

Open Quote School was just renovated including new playgrounds, gym, classrooms, computer labs,etc. Smartboards (active boards) in every classroom. Numerous awards for excellence. Many activities/clubs for the kids. Community oriented. Our kids have really enjoyed their time at Westridge. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Westridge Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 536 536
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 564 564
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 578 578
1993 492 37 19 12 0 n/a n/a 0 560
1994 526 43 17 12 0 n/a n/a 0 598
1995 541 57 14 21 1 n/a n/a 0 634
1996 541 57 14 21 1 n/a n/a 0 634
1997 514 75 18 31 0 n/a n/a 0 638
1998 507 76 17 28 0 n/a n/a 0 628
1999 481 100 18 37 1 n/a n/a 0 637
2000 447 99 15 39 1 n/a n/a -4 597
2001 443 111 18 27 0 n/a n/a 0 599
2002 349 107 12 45 1 n/a n/a 17 531
2003 349 107 12 45 1 n/a n/a 17 531
2004 329 105 15 50 1 n/a n/a 19 519
2005 326 85 21 50 0 n/a n/a 18 500
2006 352 113 35 49 1 n/a n/a 24 574
2007 336 115 32 49 1 n/a n/a 42 575
2008 334 116 39 60 0 n/a n/a 54 603
2009 356 141 50 61 3 n/a n/a 56 667
2010 341 151 56 57 3 n/a n/a 50 658
2011 301 121 47 70 3 0 79 0 621
2012 332 117 52 75 3 0 85 0 664
2013 326 143 54 84 4 0 97 0 708
2014 327 143 48 98 4 0 83 0 703
2015 322 153 54 93 3 0 81 0 706
2016 318 186 60 88 5 1 82 0 740
2017 315 211 60 84 7 1 80 0 758
2018 305 201 73 90 5 6 70 0 750
2019 295 168 77 90 5 6 73 0 714
2020 307 156 78 82 4 7 62 0 696
2021 261 163 84 86 2 6 58 0 660
2022 280 157 89 92 1 6 63 0 688
2023 271 145 99 99 1 5 60 0 680
2024 253 140 92 110 0 2 58 0 655

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 Westridge Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 536 26.5 20.2 n/a
1991 564 26.9 20.9 n/a
1992 578 27.4 21.0 n/a
1993 560 28.0 20.0 n/a
1994 598 30.8 n/a 1.3
1995 634 n/a 0.0 1.6
1996 634 n/a 0.0 1.6
1997 638 n/a 0.0 3.3
1998 628 n/a 0.0 4.5
1999 637 33.0 19.3 8.2
2000 597 n/a 0.0 7.2
2001 599 31.3 19.1 7
2002 531 34.0 15.6 10.3
2003 531 34.0 15.6 10.3
2004 519 27.1 19.2 9.4
2005 500 28.1 17.8 8.5
2006 574 29.0 19.8 10.7
2007 575 35.3 16.3 10.7
2008 603 30.3 19.9 11.8
2009 667 33.0 20.2 16.2
2010 658 34.0 19.3 16.6
2011 621 32.5 19.1 16.4
2012 664 30.7 21.5 16.7
2013 708 34.7 20.3 19.4
2014 703 36.5 19.2 19.6
2015 706 38.0 18.5 19.1
2016 740 39.0 18.9 18.8
2017 758 40.3 18.7 18.9
2018 750 43.1 17.3 23.3
2019 714 38.0 18.7 22.5
2020 696 38.0 18.3 23.6
2021 660 38.3 17.2 n/a
2022 688 35.3 19.4 23.8
2023 680 37.5 18.1 36.3
2024 655 34.5 18.9 39.7

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 Westridge Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 536 26.5 20.2 n/a
1991 564 26.9 20.9 n/a
1992 578 27.4 21.0 n/a
1993 560 28.0 20.0 n/a
1994 598 30.8 n/a 1.3
1995 634 n/a 0.0 1.6
1996 634 n/a 0.0 1.6
1997 638 n/a 0.0 3.3
1998 628 n/a 0.0 4.5
1999 637 33.0 19.3 8.2
2000 597 n/a 0.0 7.2
2001 599 31.3 19.1 7
2002 531 34.0 15.6 10.3
2003 531 34.0 15.6 10.3
2004 519 27.1 19.2 9.4
2005 500 28.1 17.8 8.5
2006 574 29.0 19.8 10.7
2007 575 35.3 16.3 10.7
2008 603 30.3 19.9 11.8
2009 667 33.0 20.2 16.2
2010 658 34.0 19.3 16.6
2011 621 32.5 19.1 16.4
2012 664 30.7 21.5 16.7
2013 708 34.7 20.3 19.4
2014 703 36.5 19.2 19.6
2015 706 38.0 18.5 19.1
2016 740 39.0 18.9 18.8
2017 758 40.3 18.7 18.9
2018 750 43.1 17.3 23.3
2019 714 38.0 18.7 22.5
2020 696 38.0 18.3 23.6
2021 660 38.3 17.2 n/a
2022 688 35.3 19.4 23.8
2023 680 37.5 18.1 36.3
2024 655 34.5 18.9 39.7

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Westridge Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $01 (0.0%) $6,580 (100.0%) $6,581
2020 $59 (0.9%) $6,601 (99.1%) $6,660
2021 $135 (1.8%) $7,287 (98.2%) $7,422

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Westridge 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 291st of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 198th of 1114 Elementary schools
 8.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Westridge Elementary)8885.8
 2.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Prince William County Public Schools)8575.4
 9.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Westridge Elementary)7576
 1%
   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 (Westridge Elementary)9381.9
 11.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Prince William County Public Schools)8675.8
 10.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Westridge Elementary)8681.4
 4.6%
   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 (Westridge Elementary)8890.9
 2.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Prince William County Public Schools)8474.3
 9.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Westridge Elementary)8888.7
 0.7%
   5th Grade Science (Prince William County Public Schools)8172.3
 8.7%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Westridge Elementary)8284.2
 2.2%
   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 Students714680
 4.8%
African American168145
 13.7%
American Indian51
 80%
Asian7799
 28.6%
Hispanic9099
 10%
Pacific Islander65
 16.7%
White295271
 8.1%
Two or More Races7360
 17.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients22.5%36.3%
 13.8%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Westridge Elementary

Students who attend Westridge Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Louise A. Benton Middle
High : Charles J. Colgan Senior High

In the 2023-24 school year, 655 students attended Westridge Elementary.

Students at Westridge Elementary are 39% White, 21% African American, 17% Hispanic, 14% Asian, 9% Two or more races.

Westridge Elementary ranks 222nd of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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