Is Piney Branch Elementary a good school?

Piney Branch Elementary ranks 152 nd of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Piney Branch Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 766 students attended Piney Branch Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Piney Branch Elementary?

Students at Piney Branch Elementary are 50% White, 18% Asian, 15% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 8% African American.

What schools do graduates of Piney Branch Elementary attend?

Students who attend Piney Branch Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Gainesville Middle

Piney Branch Elementary

Summary:

Piney Branch Elementary is a public magnet elementary school in Bristow, Virginia, serving 766 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Prince William County Public Schools district. This high-performing school consistently ranks among the top 15-20% of Virginia elementary schools, with exceptional academic achievement and a diverse student population.

Piney Branch Elementary's academic performance is significantly higher than district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 5th grade mathematics, 91.39% of students were proficient or better, compared to 75.58% for the district and 67.98% for the state. The school's racial makeup is also more diverse than many nearby schools, with 49.87% White, 7.7% African American, 15.01% Hispanic, 17.89% Asian, and 9.01% two or more races. Additionally, Piney Branch has a relatively low student-teacher ratio ranging from 15.9 to 17.3, lower than the nearby T. Clay Wood Elementary and Haymarket Elementary.

Despite having a low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, Piney Branch Elementary spends a significant amount per student, ranging from $6,918 to $7,962 over the past three school years. This suggests the school is effectively allocating its resources to support student learning and achievement, contributing to its consistent academic excellence and standing out as a top-performing institution within the Prince William County Public Schools district.

Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

8301 Linton Hall Road
Bristow, VA 20136

(571) 261-5300

District: Prince William County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
152^nd of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,962

Students who attend Piney Branch Elementary usually attend:

Middle:

Gainesville Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 16.8

Number of students: 766

Racial breakdown:

White:

49.9%

Asian:

17.9%

Hispanic:

15.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 18.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Piney Branch Elementary ranks better than 86.4% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 13^th among 64 ranked elementary schools in the Prince William County Public Schools District. (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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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Piney Branch Elementary is $7,962. 45 elementary schools in the Prince William County Public Schools District spend more per student.

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Piney Branch Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Piney Branch Elementary 152^nd of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Piney Branch Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Prince William County Public Schools:

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

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Rank History for all students at Piney Branch Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile
2014	73.58	239^th	1110	78.5%
2015	75.23	216^th	1100	80.4%
2016	60.29	455^th	1096	58.5%
2017	64.51	390^th	1099	64.5%
2018	67.22	360^th	1097	67.2%
2019	64.50	424^th	1105	61.6%
2021	66.56	380^th	1103	65.5%
2022	79.93	209^th	1109	81.2%
2023	82.96	157^th	1114	85.9%
2024	82.96	152^nd	1114	86.4%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Piney Branch Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	60.51	107^th	245	56.3%
2024	69.73	73^rd	247	70.4%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Piney Branch Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	72.72	69^th	306	77.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Piney Branch Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	65.65	329^th	1036	68.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Piney Branch Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	77.66	220^th	1100	80.0%
2024	79.33	191^st	1098	82.6%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Piney Branch Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	46.17	215^th	324	33.6%
2024	69.87	80^th	355	77.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Piney Branch Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	85.02	108^th	1093	90.1%
2024	82.53	148^th	1101	86.6%

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Rank History for Asian students at Piney Branch Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	63.24	88^th	230	61.7%
2024	77.32	33^rd	238	86.1%

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Rank History for African American students at Piney Branch Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	75.33	106^th	579	81.7%
2024	81.67	70^th	588	88.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Piney Branch Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	84.60	48^th	564	91.5%
2024	78.14	100^th	580	82.8%

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Rank History for White students at Piney Branch Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	75.77	172^nd	984	82.5%
2024	69.43	271^st	979	72.3%

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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.

Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Piney Branch Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2012	410	64	83	101	4	2	33	697
2013	433	78	95	107	3	2	30	748
2014	420	82	95	107	3	0	36	743
2015	403	86	94	113	1	0	43	740
2016	434	73	101	112	0	1	50	771
2017	469	76	114	109	0	2	55	825
2018	453	67	121	131	0	2	70	844
2019	434	68	122	119	0	1	80	824
2020	419	62	113	128	0	2	68	792
2021	372	72	118	115	0	2	60	739
2022	367	73	116	122	0	1	73	752
2023	382	59	137	115	1	3	69	766

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Piney Branch Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	697	34.3	20.3	13.6
2013	748	35.6	20.9	16
2014	743	40.2	18.4	15.5
2015	740	37.0	20.0	17.6
2016	771	42.0	18.3	14.4
2017	825	42.7	19.2	12.8
2018	844	48.6	17.3	15.8
2019	824	46.2	17.8	14.2
2020	792	48.3	16.3	14.5
2021	739	46.3	15.9	n/a
2022	752	43.3	17.3	15.3
2023	766	45.5	16.8	18.9

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 Piney Branch Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	697	34.3	20.3	13.6
2013	748	35.6	20.9	16
2014	743	40.2	18.4	15.5
2015	740	37.0	20.0	17.6
2016	771	42.0	18.3	14.4
2017	825	42.7	19.2	12.8
2018	844	48.6	17.3	15.8
2019	824	46.2	17.8	14.2
2020	792	48.3	16.3	14.5
2021	739	46.3	15.9	n/a
2022	752	43.3	17.3	15.3
2023	766	45.5	16.8	18.9

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 Piney Branch Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$00 (0.0%)	$7,247 (100.0%)	$7,247
2020	$59 (0.9%)	$6,858 (99.1%)	$6,918
2021	$140 (1.8%)	$7,822 (98.2%)	$7,962

Data source: Virginia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Piney Branch Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 424^th of 1105 Elementary schools	Ranks 157^th of 1114 Elementary schools	24.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Piney Branch Elementary)	89	81.1	7.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Prince William County Public Schools)	85	75.4	9.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	82	69.1	12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Piney Branch Elementary)	77	74	3%
3rd Grade English Reading (Prince William County Public Schools)	72	69.9	2.1%
3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)	71	66.1	4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Piney Branch Elementary)	85	85.2	0.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Prince William County Public Schools)	86	75.8	10.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	83	69.7	13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Piney Branch Elementary)	83	87.2	4.2%
4th Grade English Reading (Prince William County Public Schools)	78	77.4	0.6%
4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	75	72.7	2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Piney Branch Elementary)	85	87	2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Prince William County Public Schools)	84	74.3	9.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	81	67	14%
5th Grade Science (Piney Branch Elementary)	80	88.6	8.6%
5th Grade Science (Prince William County Public Schools)	81	72.3	8.7%
5th Grade Science (Virginia)	79	66	13%
5th Grade English Reading (Piney Branch Elementary)	84	87.7	3.7%
5th Grade English Reading (Prince William County Public Schools)	80	76.1	3.9%
5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	78	71.4	6.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	824	766	7%
African American	68	59	13.2%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	122	137	12.3%
Hispanic	119	115	3.4%
Pacific Islander	1	3	200%
White	434	382	12%
Two or More Races	80	69	13.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	14.2%	18.9%	4.7%

Schools Near Piney Branch Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SOL Mathematics (2024)			SOL Science (2024)	SOL English Reading (2024)			SOL VA Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SOL Mathematics 3rd Grade	SOL Mathematics 4th Grade	SOL Mathematics 5th Grade	SOL Science 5th Grade	SOL English Reading 3rd Grade	SOL English Reading 4th Grade	SOL English Reading 5th Grade	SOL VA Studies 4th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Piney Branch Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	8301 Linton Hall Road	Bristow	20136	Prince William County	Prince William County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(571) 261-5300	766	46	16.8	18.9%	382 (49.9%)	59 (7.7%)	115 (15.0%)	137 (17.9%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.4%)	69 (9.0%)	83	152^nd of 1114 public elementary schools	86.4%		83	157^th of 1114 public elementary schools	85.9%	5	81.6	87.4	91.4	84.8	80.2	85.2	88.1	82.9	$7,962	$140	$7,822
Bristow Run Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	8990 Worthington Dr	Bristow	20136	Prince William County	Prince William County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(703) 753-7741	614	37	16.7	24.9%	296 (48.2%)	59 (9.6%)	125 (20.4%)	83 (13.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (8.3%)	82.6	164^th of 1114 public elementary schools	85.3%		80.8	194^th of 1114 public elementary schools	82.6%	30	88.6	86.0	90.9	78.2	83.0	84.1	83.3	88.9	$9,038	$320	$8,718
Chris Yung Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	12612 Fog Light Way	Bristow	20136	Prince William County	Prince William County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(571) 598-3500	775	47	16.4	44.4%	217 (28.0%)	125 (16.1%)	260 (33.5%)	110 (14.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	63 (8.1%)	54	572^nd of 1114 public elementary schools	48.7%		66.5	391^st of 1114 public elementary schools	64.9%	181	67.0	77.0	66.9	62.3	65.2	75.6	73.2	89.5	$7,388	$158	$7,230
Glenkirk Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	8584 Sedge Wren Drive	Gainesville	20155	Prince William County	Prince William County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(703) 753-1702	612	38	16.0	12.1%	320 (52.3%)	46 (7.5%)	64 (10.5%)	129 (21.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (8.7%)	89.7	52^nd of 1114 public elementary schools	95.3%		91.3	31^st of 1114 public elementary schools	97.2%	21	90.5	91.8	93.3	85.7	87.4	92.8	93.3	87.8	$8,898	$229	$8,669
Victory Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	12001 Tygart Lake Drive	Bristow	20136	Prince William County	Prince William County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(703) 257-0356	694	41	17.1	35.2%	275 (39.6%)	118 (17.0%)	146 (21.0%)	83 (12.0%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	69 (9.9%)	75.4	274^th of 1114 public elementary schools	75.4%		76	253^rd of 1114 public elementary schools	77.3%	21	83.2	82.3	76.0	78.0	73.6	80.0	86.7	89.0	$8,647	$237	$8,411
George G. Tyler Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	14500 John Marshall Hwy	Gainesville	20155	Prince William County	Prince William County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(703) 754-7181	449	26	17.1	30.7%	193 (43.0%)	50 (11.1%)	85 (18.9%)	82 (18.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (8.5%)	72.1	322^nd of 1114 public elementary schools	71.1%		70.9	333^rd of 1114 public elementary schools	70.1%	11	88.2	74.4	73.1	69.2	81.8	83.2	82.2	86.1	$8,692	$217	$8,474
Buckland Mills Elementary	Public, Magnet	K-5	10511 Wharfdale Place	Gainesville	20155	Prince William County	Prince William County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(703) 530-1560	777	42	18.3	27.9%	296 (38.1%)	107 (13.8%)	109 (14.0%)	191 (24.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	74 (9.5%)	78.9	230^th of 1114 public elementary schools	79.4%		83.9	136^th of 1114 public elementary schools	87.8%	94	81.3	84.6	84.7	84.7	80.6	81.8	84.7	78.0	$7,762	$188	$7,575
Cedar Point Elementary	Public, Magnet	K-5	12601 Braemar Parkway	Bristow	20136	Prince William County	Prince William County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(703) 365-0963	506	34	14.9	20.0%	268 (53.0%)	35 (6.9%)	90 (17.8%)	60 (11.9%)	2 (0.4%)	4 (0.8%)	47 (9.3%)	85.9	105^th of 1114 public elementary schools	90.6%		86.6	98^th of 1114 public elementary schools	91.2%	7	86.7	89.1	85.9	83.3	83.3	89.1	92.3	87.9	$9,969	$149	$9,820
George P. Mullen Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	8000 Rodes Dr	Manassas	20109	Prince William County	Prince William County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(703) 330-0427	751	50	15.0	71.0%	95 (12.6%)	117 (15.6%)	437 (58.2%)	66 (8.8%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.7%)	31 (4.1%)	23	918^th of 1114 public elementary schools	17.6%		20.3	937^th of 1114 public elementary schools	15.9%	19	55.3	53.9	53.9	50.0	55.1	63.6	61.2	62.7	$9,661	$529	$9,132
T. Clay Wood Elementary	Public, Magnet	K-5	10600 Kettle Run Road	Nokesville	20109	Prince William County	Prince William County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(703) 594-3990	830	47	17.8	16.6%	441 (53.1%)	105 (12.7%)	123 (14.8%)	85 (10.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	75 (9.0%)	86.8	93^rd of 1114 public elementary schools	91.7%		90.8	45^th of 1114 public elementary schools	96.0%	48	88.4	83.2	91.0	89.7	85.6	86.1	92.3	88.3	$7,918	$270	$7,648

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