Samuel L. Gravely Junior Elementary

Summary:

Samuel L. Gravely Junior Elementary is a high-performing public magnet elementary school serving 794 students from kindergarten to 5th grade in Haymarket, Virginia. This school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, with students outperforming the state and district averages on standardized assessments across all grade levels and subject areas.

One key factor that sets Samuel L. Gravely Junior Elementary apart is its diverse student population, with a higher percentage of White (64.23%) and Asian (5.67%) students compared to the Prince William County Public Schools district and the state. The school's performance is particularly strong for specific student subgroups, such as female students, African American students, and students with disabilities. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 41st out of 1,098 Virginia elementary schools for female students and 7th out of 588 for African American students.

When compared to nearby schools, both within the Prince William County Public Schools district and in the neighboring Loudoun County Public Schools district, Samuel L. Gravely Junior Elementary maintains a strong competitive edge, consistently outperforming schools like Hovatter Elementary, Pinebrook Elementary, and Buffalo Trail Elementary. This high-performing school's academic achievements suggest that its higher-than-average spending per student is paying off in terms of student outcomes.


Detail:

Public, Magnet K-5

 4670 Waverly Farm Drive
       Haymarket, VA  20169


(571) 248-4930

District: Prince William County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
58th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,560 Help


Students who attend Samuel L. Gravely Junior Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Ronald Wilson Reagan Middle
High:    Battlefield High

Student/teacher ratio:  19.1 Help
Number of students:  796

Racial breakdown:

White:
62.2%
Hispanic:
15.5%
Two or more races:
10.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  15.2% Help


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Compare Details Samuel L. Gravely Junior Elementary ranks better than 94.8% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 5th 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 88.84. (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 Racial makeup is: White (62.2%), Hispanic (15.5%), two or more races (10.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 15.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Samuel L. Gravely Junior Elementary is 19.1. 62 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 Samuel L. Gravely Junior Elementary is $7,560. 54 elementary schools in the Prince William County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Samuel L. Gravely Junior Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Samuel L. Gravely Junior Elementary 58th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Samuel L. Gravely Junior 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 Samuel L. Gravely Junior Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Samuel L. Gravely Junior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 77.95 126th 1113 88.7%
2011 69.07 289th 1117 74.1%
2012 77.95 166th 1117 85.1%
2013 71.07 283rd 1120 74.7%
2014 63.34 389th 1110 65.0%
2015 64.49 398th 1100 63.8%
2016 75.08 219th 1096 80.0%
2017 63.23 411th 1099 62.6%
2018 75.36 219th 1097 80.0%
2019 77.46 205th 1105 81.4%
2021 82.23 177th 1103 84.0%
2022 81.56 188th 1109 83.0%
2023 85.58 115th 1114 89.7%
2024 88.84 58th 1114 94.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Samuel L. Gravely Junior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 58.30 118th 245 51.8%
2024 76.29 54th 247 78.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Samuel L. Gravely Junior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 67.09 93rd 300 69.0%
2024 67.39 87th 306 71.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Samuel L. Gravely Junior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 71.61 243rd 1036 76.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Samuel L. Gravely Junior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 85.21 99th 1100 91.0%
2024 89.23 41st 1098 96.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Samuel L. Gravely Junior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 76.53 35th 324 89.2%
2024 68.22 96th 355 73.0%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Samuel L. Gravely Junior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 68.20 54th 182 70.3%
2024 27.07 160th 195 17.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Samuel L. Gravely Junior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 82.95 145th 1093 86.7%
2024 85.87 90th 1101 91.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Samuel L. Gravely Junior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 44.20 144th 230 37.4%
2024 70.84 66th 238 72.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Samuel L. Gravely Junior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 89.79 26th 579 95.5%
2024 95.19 7th 588 98.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Samuel L. Gravely Junior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 80.45 76th 564 86.5%
2024 83.68 59th 580 89.8%
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Rank History for White students at Samuel L. Gravely Junior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 78.51 130th 984 86.8%
2024 82.35 91st 979 90.7%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Samuel L. Gravely Junior Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2009 551 32 29 50 0 n/a n/a 28 690
2010 571 30 30 54 0 n/a n/a 40 725
2011 547 30 36 78 2 1 50 0 744
2012 597 33 34 82 1 1 62 0 810
2013 588 42 31 78 1 0 57 0 797
2014 564 46 42 79 2 2 61 0 796
2015 536 54 36 93 1 6 55 0 781
2016 531 52 35 88 0 7 52 0 765
2017 538 45 30 85 0 6 55 0 759
2018 525 49 27 110 0 7 61 0 779
2019 535 47 29 121 1 5 65 0 803
2020 592 56 33 121 1 11 66 0 880
2021 508 47 30 111 2 4 55 0 757
2022 533 42 43 120 2 2 65 0 807
2023 510 45 45 117 2 1 74 0 794
2024 495 44 52 123 0 2 80 0 796

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

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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 Samuel L. Gravely Junior Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 690 33.0 20.9 7.7
2010 725 34.0 21.3 8.5
2011 744 34.5 21.5 9
2012 810 37.2 21.7 11.2
2013 797 41.6 19.1 9.9
2014 796 40.0 19.9 8.2
2015 781 36.0 21.6 9.6
2016 765 40.0 19.1 8.1
2017 759 38.0 19.9 8.2
2018 779 40.2 19.3 12.1
2019 803 37.7 21.2 12.8
2020 880 46.5 18.9 12.3
2021 757 42.8 17.6 n/a
2022 807 40.8 19.7 13.4
2023 794 43.2 18.3 12.7
2024 796 41.5 19.1 15.2

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 Samuel L. Gravely Junior Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 690 33.0 20.9 7.7
2010 725 34.0 21.3 8.5
2011 744 34.5 21.5 9
2012 810 37.2 21.7 11.2
2013 797 41.6 19.1 9.9
2014 796 40.0 19.9 8.2
2015 781 36.0 21.6 9.6
2016 765 40.0 19.1 8.1
2017 759 38.0 19.9 8.2
2018 779 40.2 19.3 12.1
2019 803 37.7 21.2 12.8
2020 880 46.5 18.9 12.3
2021 757 42.8 17.6 n/a
2022 807 40.8 19.7 13.4
2023 794 43.2 18.3 12.7
2024 796 41.5 19.1 15.2

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 Samuel L. Gravely Junior Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $00 (0.0%) $6,567 (100.0%) $6,567
2020 $59 (0.9%) $6,479 (99.1%) $6,538
2021 $97 (1.3%) $7,464 (98.7%) $7,560

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Samuel L. Gravely Junior 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 205th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 115th of 1114 Elementary schools
 8.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Samuel L. Gravely Junior Elementary)8787.2
 0.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Prince William County Public Schools)8575.4
 9.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Samuel L. Gravely Junior Elementary)8384.8
 1.8%
   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 (Samuel L. Gravely Junior Elementary)9587.9
 7.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Prince William County Public Schools)8675.8
 10.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Samuel L. Gravely Junior Elementary)8388.6
 5.6%
   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 (Samuel L. Gravely Junior Elementary)9283.9
 8.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Prince William County Public Schools)8474.3
 9.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Samuel L. Gravely Junior Elementary)8781.3
 5.7%
   5th Grade Science (Prince William County Public Schools)8172.3
 8.7%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Samuel L. Gravely Junior Elementary)9086.5
 3.6%
   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 Students803794
 1.1%
African American4745
 4.3%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian2945
 55.2%
Hispanic121117
 3.3%
Pacific Islander51
 80%
White535510
 4.7%
Two or More Races6574
 13.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients12.8%12.7%
 0.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Samuel L. Gravely Junior Elementary

In the 2023-24 school year, 796 students attended Samuel L. Gravely Junior Elementary.

Students who attend Samuel L. Gravely Junior Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Ronald Wilson Reagan Middle
High : Battlefield High

Yes. Samuel L. Gravely Junior Elementary ranks in the top 5.2% of Virginia elementary schools.

Students at Samuel L. Gravely Junior Elementary are 62% White, 15% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 7% Asian, 6% African American.


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