Is Covington-Harper Elementary a good school?

Covington-Harper Elementary ranks 237 th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Covington-Harper Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 948 students attended Covington-Harper Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Covington-Harper Elementary?

Students at Covington-Harper Elementary are 43% African American, 19% Hispanic, 18% White, 10% Two or more races, 9% Asian.

Covington-Harper Elementary

Summary:

Covington-Harper Elementary is a public magnet elementary school in Dumfries, Virginia, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 898 students. This diverse school consistently outperforms the Prince William County Public Schools district and the state of Virginia in academic assessments, particularly in Mathematics and English Reading.

Covington-Harper's student population is more racially diverse than nearby schools, with a higher percentage of African American (45.21%) and Hispanic (19.27%) students. The school's academic performance is impressive, with 5th-grade students scoring 82.24% proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 75.58% for the district and 67.98% for the state. Covington-Harper's student subgroups, such as African American, Hispanic, and English Language Learner students, have consistently ranked among the top schools in Virginia, indicating the school's ability to support the academic growth of diverse learners.

While Covington-Harper outperforms the district and state averages, some nearby schools, such as Mary G. Porter Traditional and John F. Pattie Senior Elementary, demonstrate even stronger academic performance, particularly in Mathematics and English Reading. Additionally, Covington-Harper has a relatively lower percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients (35.97%) compared to some nearby schools, suggesting a more diverse socioeconomic population that may contribute to its academic success. With its steady improvement in statewide rankings and a supportive environment, Covington-Harper Elementary continues to provide an excellent educational experience for its students.

Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

2500 River Heritage Blvd.
Dumfries, VA 22026

(571) 466-4500

District: Prince William County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
237^th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,823

Student/teacher ratio: 17.9

Number of students: 948

Racial breakdown:

African American:

43.4%

Hispanic:

19.3%

White:

17.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 38.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Covington-Harper Elementary ranks better than 78.7% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 19^th among 64 ranked elementary schools in the Prince William County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.49. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Student population at Covington-Harper Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (43.4%), Hispanic (19.3%), White (17.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 38.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Covington-Harper Elementary is 17.9. 56 elementary schools in the Prince William County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Covington-Harper Elementary employs 52.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Covington-Harper Elementary is $7,823. 49 elementary schools in the Prince William County Public Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Covington-Harper Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Covington-Harper Elementary 237^th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Covington-Harper 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 Covington-Harper Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Covington-Harper Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile
2019	40.43	760^th	1105	31.2%
2021	64.47	406^th	1103	63.2%
2022	75.15	276^th	1109	75.1%
2023	76.51	247^th	1114	77.8%
2024	78.49	237^th	1114	78.7%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Covington-Harper Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	68.58	83^rd	245	66.1%
2024	60.23	104^th	247	57.9%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Covington-Harper Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	88.76	15^th	306	95.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Covington-Harper Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	60.11	412^th	1036	60.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Covington-Harper Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	78.74	201^st	1100	81.7%
2024	78.00	213^th	1098	80.6%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Covington-Harper Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	44.51	225^th	324	30.6%
2024	63.11	134^th	355	62.3%

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Rank History for Military Connected students at Covington-Harper Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	57.65	91^st	182	50.0%
2024	73.81	38^th	195	80.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Covington-Harper Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	70.63	305^th	1093	72.1%
2024	75.15	260^th	1101	76.4%

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Rank History for Asian students at Covington-Harper Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	58.10	118^th	238	50.4%

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Rank History for African American students at Covington-Harper Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	82.31	65^th	579	88.8%
2024	86.29	44^th	588	92.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Covington-Harper Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	77.95	96^th	564	83.0%
2024	86.96	45^th	580	92.2%

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Rank History for White students at Covington-Harper Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	87.01	43^rd	984	95.6%
2024	82.24	93^rd	979	90.5%

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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Covington-Harper Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2018	99	270	36	117	3	2	32	559
2019	106	331	41	132	1	2	42	655
2020	120	360	42	147	1	1	49	720
2021	129	364	44	126	4	1	65	733
2022	167	359	63	151	2	4	69	815
2023	161	406	72	173	3	1	82	898
2024	167	411	87	183	2	0	98	948

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 Covington-Harper Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	559	32.3	17.2	n/a
2019	655	38.3	17.0	41.4
2020	720	43.5	16.5	42.1
2021	733	41.3	17.7	n/a
2022	815	50.9	15.9	37.2
2023	898	58.2	15.4	36
2024	948	52.8	17.9	38.5

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 Covington-Harper Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	559	32.3	17.2	n/a
2019	655	38.3	17.0	41.4
2020	720	43.5	16.5	42.1
2021	733	41.3	17.7	n/a
2022	815	50.9	15.9	37.2
2023	898	58.2	15.4	36
2024	948	52.8	17.9	38.5

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 Covington-Harper Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$00 (0.0%)	$7,559 (100.0%)	$7,559
2020	$59 (0.9%)	$6,831 (99.1%)	$6,890
2021	$149 (1.9%)	$7,674 (98.1%)	$7,823

Data source: Virginia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Covington-Harper Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 760^th of 1105 Elementary schools	Ranks 247^th of 1114 Elementary schools	46.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Covington-Harper Elementary)	79	76.4	2.6%
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 (Covington-Harper Elementary)	67	71.5	4.5%
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 (Covington-Harper Elementary)	79	81.6	2.6%
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 (Covington-Harper Elementary)	75	88.6	13.6%
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 (Covington-Harper Elementary)	78	86.4	8.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Prince William County Public Schools)	84	74.3	9.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	81	67	14%
5th Grade Science (Covington-Harper Elementary)	68	81.8	13.8%
5th Grade Science (Prince William County Public Schools)	81	72.3	8.7%
5th Grade Science (Virginia)	79	66	13%
5th Grade English Reading (Covington-Harper Elementary)	81	80.3	0.7%
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	655	898	37.1%
African American	331	406	22.7%
American Indian	1	3	200%
Asian	41	72	75.6%
Hispanic	132	173	31.1%
Pacific Islander	2	1	50%
White	106	161	51.9%
Two or More Races	42	82	95.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	41.4%	36%	5.4%

Schools Near Covington-Harper Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SOL Algebra I (2024)	SOL Mathematics (2024)				SOL Science (2024)		SOL English Reading (2024)						SOL Civics and Economics (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 Algebra I 8th Grade	SOL Mathematics 3rd Grade	SOL Mathematics 4th Grade	SOL Mathematics 5th Grade	SOL Mathematics 6th Grade	SOL Science 5th Grade	SOL Science 8th Grade	SOL English Reading 3rd Grade	SOL English Reading 4th Grade	SOL English Reading 5th Grade	SOL English Reading 6th Grade	SOL English Reading 7th Grade	SOL English Reading 8th Grade	SOL Civics and Economics 8th Grade	SOL VA Studies 4th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Covington-Harper Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	2500 River Heritage Blvd.	Dumfries	22026	Prince William County	Prince William County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(571) 466-4500	948	53	17.9	38.5%	167 (17.6%)	411 (43.4%)	183 (19.3%)	87 (9.2%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	98 (10.3%)	78.5	237^th of 1114 public elementary schools	78.7%		76.5	247^th of 1114 public elementary schools	77.8%	10		78.9	82.6	82.2		80.3		77.8	88.6	88.0					82.3	$7,823	$149	$7,674
Swans Creek Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	17700 Wayside Dr.	Dumfries	22026	Prince William County	Prince William County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(703) 445-0930	629	41	15.1	73.4%	67 (10.7%)	251 (39.9%)	185 (29.4%)	89 (14.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	35 (5.6%)	49.4	625^th of 1114 public elementary schools	43.9%		48.8	620^th of 1114 public elementary schools	44.3%	5		69.5	70.4	64.6		66.1		66.7	71.3	72.6					70.5	$8,301	$389	$7,912
Mary Williams Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	3100 Panther Pride Drive	Dumfries	22026	Prince William County	Prince William County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(703) 445-8376	697	44	15.6	60.8%	104 (14.9%)	246 (35.3%)	197 (28.3%)	105 (15.1%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	43 (6.2%)	53.7	575^th of 1114 public elementary schools	48.4%		46.7	643^rd of 1114 public elementary schools	42.3%	68		79.1	71.8	69.3		71.9		62.6	71.0	70.3					71.3	$8,572	$284	$8,288
Leesylvania Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	15800 Neabsco Rd	Woodbridge	22191	Prince William County	Prince William County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(703) 670-8268	755	47	15.9	65.7%	142 (18.8%)	209 (27.7%)	216 (28.6%)	114 (15.1%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	70 (9.3%)	55.8	539^th of 1114 public elementary schools	51.6%		64.1	418^th of 1114 public elementary schools	62.5%	121		74.3	72.9	59.8		58.9		67.0	78.9	79.4					82.2	$8,969	$223	$8,746
Dumfries Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	3990 Cameron St	Dumfries	22026	Prince William County	Prince William County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(703) 221-3101	467	27	17.0	80.1%	36 (7.7%)	133 (28.5%)	241 (51.6%)	33 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (5.1%)	37.4	755^th of 1114 public elementary schools	32.2%		39.7	724^th of 1114 public elementary schools	35.0%	31		59.6	73.4	64.0		54.7		59.0	79.0	56.9					68.4	$10,336	$948	$9,387
Triangle Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	3615 Lions Field Rd	Triangle	22172	Prince William County	Prince William County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(703) 221-4114	827	53	15.6	88.1%	79 (9.6%)	272 (32.9%)	391 (47.3%)	37 (4.5%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	45 (5.4%)	17.3	964^th of 1114 public elementary schools	13.5%		29.2	853^rd of 1114 public elementary schools	23.4%	111		50.0	47.5	46.6		53.0		56.3	58.8	61.8					48.1	$8,897	$526	$8,371
Mary G. Porter Traditional	Public, Magnet	1-8	15311 Forest Grove Drive	Woodbridge	22191	Prince William County	Prince William County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(703) 580-6501	675	41	16.4	34.7%	98 (14.5%)	318 (47.1%)	69 (10.2%)	141 (20.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	48 (7.1%)	94	7^th of 1114 public elementary schools	99.4%		93.4	16^th of 1114 public elementary schools	98.6%	9	100.0	95.2	94.1	98.8	97.5	96.3	94.1	94.0	91.7	95.1	97.7	98.8	97.7	100.0	92.9	$7,276	$189	$7,087
Fannie W. FitzGerald Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	15500 Benita Fitzgerald Drive	Woodbridge	22193	Prince William County	Prince William County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(703) 583-4195	879	60	14.5	72.9%	90 (10.2%)	435 (49.5%)	194 (22.1%)	111 (12.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (5.5%)	49.1	627^th of 1114 public elementary schools	43.7%		38.3	742^nd of 1114 public elementary schools	33.4%	115		77.5	62.8	69.3		67.1		70.3	73.3	69.1					58.0	$8,456	$580	$7,876
John F. Pattie Senior Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	16125 Dumfries Road	Dumfries	22025	Prince William County	Prince William County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(703) 670-3173	895	43	20.7	52.3%	258 (28.8%)	265 (29.6%)	199 (22.2%)	97 (10.8%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	73 (8.2%)	85.4	113^th of 1114 public elementary schools	89.9%		83.7	138^th of 1114 public elementary schools	87.6%	25		90.2	87.8	88.7		84.0		84.9	84.4	92.4					83.5	$6,171	$89	$6,082
Featherstone Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	14805 Blackburn Rd	Woodbridge	22191	Prince William County	Prince William County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(703) 491-1156	470	30	15.5	96.0%	22 (4.7%)	37 (7.9%)	376 (80.0%)	28 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.5%)	75.4	276^th of 1114 public elementary schools	75.2%		65.6	405^th of 1114 public elementary schools	63.6%	129		80.0	84.7	88.5		84.6		71.4	76.2	80.3					91.1	$9,967	$974	$8,993

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