J.W. Alvey Elementary

Summary:

J.W. Alvey Elementary is a high-performing public magnet elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Haymarket, Virginia, with a student population of 599. The school is part of the Prince William County Public Schools district, which is ranked 39 out of 130 school districts in Virginia and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

J.W. Alvey Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Virginia, with a statewide ranking between 34-176 over the past several years and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for most years, indicating exceptional academic performance. The school has a significantly higher percentage of White (61.27%) and Asian (13.69%) students compared to the surrounding Bristow Run Elementary, Piney Branch Elementary, and other nearby schools, which tend to have more diverse student populations. J.W. Alvey students consistently outperform the Prince William County and Virginia state averages in SOL (Standards of Learning) assessments across all grade levels and subject areas, and the school has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 4.33% to 7.68% over the past few years.

While J.W. Alvey Elementary has a high percentage of White and Asian students, the school's rankings for African American, Hispanic, and multi-racial student subgroups are also impressive, indicating the school is able to support the academic achievement of diverse student populations. When compared to the nearby elementary schools in the Prince William County district, J.W. Alvey generally outperforms them in terms of test scores, school rankings, and other key metrics, which may be attributed to the school's access to additional resources or more effective teaching strategies. However, the school may need to focus on providing more support for its military-connected students to ensure their academic success as well.


Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

 5300 Waverly Farm Dr.
       Haymarket, VA  20169


(571) 261-2556

District: Prince William County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
70th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,997 Help


Students who attend J.W. Alvey Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Ronald Wilson Reagan Middle
High:    Battlefield High

Student/teacher ratio:  18.0 Help
Number of students:  599

Racial breakdown:

White:
61.3%
Asian:
13.7%
Two or more races:
9.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  7.7% Help


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Compare Details J.W. Alvey Elementary ranks better than 93.7% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 6th 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 87.98. (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.
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Compare Details J.W. Alvey Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Prince William County Public Schools District.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at J.W. Alvey Elementary is $8,997, which is the 29th highest among 64 elementary schools in the Prince William County Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

J.W. Alvey Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks J.W. Alvey Elementary 70th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See J.W. Alvey 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 J.W. Alvey Elementary

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Rank History for all students at J.W. Alvey Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 79.30 151st 1062 85.8%
2006 72.88 228th 1071 78.7%
2007 80.81 111th 1083 89.8%
2008 81.75 75th 1081 93.1%
2009 75.79 176th 1082 83.7%
2010 77.88 131st 1113 88.2%
2011 81.83 92nd 1117 91.8%
2012 76.59 182nd 1117 83.7%
2013 88.54 39th 1120 96.5%
2014 84.30 98th 1110 91.2%
2015 80.88 145th 1100 86.8%
2016 74.75 226th 1096 79.4%
2017 85.37 78th 1099 92.9%
2018 83.12 108th 1097 90.2%
2019 85.75 69th 1105 93.8%
2021 82.34 176th 1103 84.0%
2022 89.32 65th 1109 94.1%
2023 91.20 34th 1114 96.9%
2024 87.98 70th 1114 93.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at J.W. Alvey Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 78.06 44th 245 82.0%
2024 70.75 68th 247 72.5%
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Rank History for Female students at J.W. Alvey Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 91.02 28th 1100 97.5%
2024 86.14 86th 1098 92.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at J.W. Alvey Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 75.79 40th 324 87.7%
2024 68.22 97th 355 72.7%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at J.W. Alvey Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 56.09 101st 195 48.2%
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Rank History for Male students at J.W. Alvey Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 89.31 43rd 1093 96.1%
2024 87.03 76th 1101 93.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at J.W. Alvey Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 80.02 21st 230 90.9%
2024 75.59 41st 238 82.8%
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Rank History for African American students at J.W. Alvey Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 95.62 8th 579 98.6%
2024 91.34 18th 588 96.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at J.W. Alvey Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 96.77 5th 564 99.1%
2024 97.84 3rd 580 99.5%
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Rank History for White students at J.W. Alvey Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 83.46 74th 984 92.5%
2024 78.96 131st 979 86.6%
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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 J.W. Alvey Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2004 581 43 64 27 5 n/a n/a 23 743
2005 720 64 101 40 6 n/a n/a 35 966
2006 730 48 96 45 4 n/a n/a 38 961
2007 679 55 103 39 2 n/a n/a 42 920
2008 752 71 121 64 1 n/a n/a 46 1055
2009 481 65 123 50 2 n/a n/a 34 755
2010 485 61 121 48 3 n/a n/a 29 747
2011 485 48 108 79 1 0 54 0 775
2012 495 49 116 69 1 0 66 0 796
2013 493 49 108 78 1 0 72 0 801
2014 512 46 107 66 1 0 68 0 800
2015 465 39 89 50 0 0 68 0 711
2016 454 39 80 42 0 0 67 0 682
2017 445 42 88 45 0 1 67 0 688
2018 456 47 83 39 0 2 62 0 689
2019 438 42 83 36 0 1 62 0 662
2020 394 49 73 33 0 1 49 0 599
2021 320 44 70 27 0 0 38 0 499
2022 357 48 76 44 1 0 51 0 577
2023 367 48 82 48 0 0 54 0 599

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 J.W. Alvey Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 743 39.0 19.1 3.5
2005 966 41.5 23.3 4.1
2006 961 49.0 19.6 3.3
2007 920 56.1 16.4 4.1
2008 1055 52.0 20.3 4.1
2009 755 37.0 20.4 5.5
2010 747 37.6 19.8 6.5
2011 775 36.1 21.4 5.7
2012 796 40.2 19.7 5.4
2013 801 41.5 19.3 4.7
2014 800 43.1 18.5 5.3
2015 711 37.0 19.2 3
2016 682 36.0 18.9 4.3
2017 688 36.8 18.6 4.2
2018 689 37.8 18.2 4.1
2019 662 37.5 17.6 4.7
2020 599 34.3 17.4 4.2
2021 499 30.3 16.4 n/a
2022 577 31.3 18.4 4.3
2023 599 33.2 18.0 7.7

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 J.W. Alvey Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 743 39.0 19.1 3.5
2005 966 41.5 23.3 4.1
2006 961 49.0 19.6 3.3
2007 920 56.1 16.4 4.1
2008 1055 52.0 20.3 4.1
2009 755 37.0 20.4 5.5
2010 747 37.6 19.8 6.5
2011 775 36.1 21.4 5.7
2012 796 40.2 19.7 5.4
2013 801 41.5 19.3 4.7
2014 800 43.1 18.5 5.3
2015 711 37.0 19.2 3
2016 682 36.0 18.9 4.3
2017 688 36.8 18.6 4.2
2018 689 37.8 18.2 4.1
2019 662 37.5 17.6 4.7
2020 599 34.3 17.4 4.2
2021 499 30.3 16.4 n/a
2022 577 31.3 18.4 4.3
2023 599 33.2 18.0 7.7

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 J.W. Alvey Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $00 (0.0%) $7,519 (100.0%) $7,519
2020 $59 (0.8%) $7,680 (99.2%) $7,740
2021 $195 (2.2%) $8,802 (97.8%) $8,997

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

Impact of COVID-19 on J.W. Alvey 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 69th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 34th of 1114 Elementary schools
 3.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (J.W. Alvey Elementary)9387.9
 5.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Prince William County Public Schools)8575.4
 9.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (J.W. Alvey Elementary)9687.9
 8.1%
   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 (J.W. Alvey Elementary)9788.3
 8.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Prince William County Public Schools)8675.8
 10.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (J.W. Alvey Elementary)9593.3
 1.7%
   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 (J.W. Alvey Elementary)9599.1
 4.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Prince William County Public Schools)8474.3
 9.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (J.W. Alvey Elementary)9395.5
 2.5%
   5th Grade Science (Prince William County Public Schools)8172.3
 8.7%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (J.W. Alvey Elementary)9192.9
 1.9%
   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 Students662599
 9.5%
African American4248
 14.3%
American Indian00
Asian8382
 1.2%
Hispanic3648
 33.3%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White438367
 16.2%
Two or More Races6254
 12.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients4.7%7.7%
 3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about J.W. Alvey Elementary

Students at J.W. Alvey Elementary are 61% White, 14% Asian, 9% Two or more races, 8% African American, 8% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 599 students attended J.W. Alvey Elementary.

Yes. J.W. Alvey Elementary ranks in the top 6.3% of Virginia elementary schools.

Students who attend J.W. Alvey Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Ronald Wilson Reagan Middle
High : Battlefield High


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