Stafford Elementary

Summary:

Stafford Elementary is a public elementary school in Stafford, Virginia, serving 741 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Stafford County Public Schools district, which is ranked 74 out of 130 school districts in Virginia and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Stafford Elementary has a relatively diverse student population, with 37.79% White, 21.32% African American, 24.83% Hispanic, and 10.93% two or more races. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by SOL (Standards of Learning) test scores, is generally lower than the district and state averages. For example, the school's 3rd grade math proficiency rate was 64.71% in the 2023-2024 school year, compared to the district's 68.04% and the state's 70.11%. Stafford Elementary's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, but it has generally been in the lower half of Virginia elementary schools, ranking between 514 and 707 out of around 1,100 schools in recent years.

When compared to nearby schools in the Stafford County Public Schools district, such as Margaret Brent Elementary and Winding Creek Elementary, Stafford Elementary generally performs worse academically, with lower test scores and lower rankings. The school also faces challenges related to declining enrollment, a shift in racial composition, and a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 35.76% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year.


Detail:

Public K-5

 1349 Courthouse Rd
       Stafford, VA  22554


(540) 658-6340

District: Stafford County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
707th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,810 Help


Students who attend Stafford Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Stafford Middle
High:    Brooke Point High

Student/teacher ratio:  16.3 Help
Number of students:  815

Racial breakdown:

White:
34.4%
Hispanic:
27.2%
African American:
23.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  40.7% Help


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Compare Details Stafford Elementary ranks worse than 63.5% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 9th among 17 ranked elementary schools in the Stafford County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.89. (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 Stafford Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (34.4%), Hispanic (27.2%), African American (23.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 40.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Stafford Elementary is 16.3. 15 elementary schools in the Stafford County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Stafford Elementary is $7,810. 11 elementary schools in the Stafford County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Stafford Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Stafford Elementary 707th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Stafford Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Stafford County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Stafford County Public Schools 74th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Stafford Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Stafford Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 44.21 668th 1062 37.1%
2006 32.23 874th 1071 18.4%
2007 37.60 789th 1083 27.1%
2008 54.37 534th 1081 50.6%
2009 56.12 495th 1082 54.3%
2010 75.67 167th 1113 85.0%
2011 73.84 215th 1117 80.8%
2012 68.67 296th 1117 73.5%
2013 62.09 425th 1120 62.1%
2014 54.33 535th 1110 51.8%
2015 61.79 440th 1100 60.0%
2016 63.96 401st 1096 63.4%
2017 53.43 577th 1099 47.5%
2018 53.25 578th 1097 47.3%
2019 54.88 565th 1105 48.9%
2021 56.46 514th 1103 53.4%
2022 42.10 701st 1109 36.8%
2023 43.78 682nd 1114 38.8%
2024 41.89 707th 1114 36.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Stafford Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 33.43 183rd 245 25.3%
2024 31.11 185th 247 25.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Stafford Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 18.65 276th 306 9.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Stafford Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 32.47 768th 1036 25.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Stafford Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 40.09 717th 1100 34.8%
2024 37.54 750th 1098 31.7%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Stafford Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 14.05 177th 182 2.7%
2024 21.14 171st 195 12.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Stafford Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 45.54 648th 1093 40.7%
2024 44.30 679th 1101 38.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Stafford Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 59.86 235th 579 59.4%
2024 72.49 142nd 588 75.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Stafford Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 29.46 435th 564 22.9%
2024 26.88 461st 580 20.5%
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Rank History for White students at Stafford Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 38.07 680th 984 30.9%
2024 32.04 756th 979 22.8%
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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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Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Open Quote The administration and teachers at Stafford Elementary are above average. The teachers collaborate with one another and the administration is supportive. My children have grown and flourished at this school! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Stafford Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 546 546
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 687 687
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 573 573
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 587 587
1993 529 56 9 5 0 n/a n/a 0 599
1994 536 74 16 13 1 n/a n/a 0 640
1995 576 112 9 14 4 n/a n/a 0 715
1996 576 112 9 14 4 n/a n/a 0 715
1997 568 131 9 13 2 n/a n/a 0 723
1998 543 130 8 17 3 n/a n/a 0 701
1999 584 155 11 22 3 n/a n/a 0 775
2000 586 169 8 22 6 n/a n/a -4 787
2001 569 194 7 20 3 n/a n/a 0 793
2002 555 230 9 32 3 n/a n/a 8 837
2003 555 230 9 32 3 n/a n/a 8 837
2004 566 241 14 49 5 n/a n/a 14 889
2005 532 216 15 50 4 n/a n/a 23 840
2006 518 252 14 69 4 n/a n/a 36 893
2007 407 118 15 55 5 n/a n/a 26 626
2008 382 119 13 53 8 n/a n/a 31 606
2009 402 100 19 41 9 n/a n/a 33 604
2010 405 94 21 44 4 n/a n/a 52 620
2011 401 99 21 78 2 0 34 0 635
2012 412 90 18 86 2 0 51 0 659
2013 430 104 15 87 2 0 44 0 682
2014 418 113 22 95 1 1 48 0 698
2015 409 113 27 103 1 1 50 0 704
2016 409 103 24 117 1 1 68 0 723
2017 384 98 24 120 2 2 79 0 709
2018 369 104 26 127 3 0 90 0 719
2019 369 133 25 148 4 0 87 0 766
2020 334 141 24 143 2 0 76 0 720
2021 288 144 28 138 4 0 88 0 690
2022 272 149 31 156 4 0 91 0 703
2023 280 158 35 184 3 0 81 0 741
2024 280 188 39 222 3 0 83 0 815

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 Stafford Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 546 32.4 16.8 n/a
1990 687 38.1 18.0 n/a
1991 573 35.8 16.0 n/a
1992 587 36.5 16.0 n/a
1993 599 37.0 16.2 n/a
1994 640 33.0 n/a n/a
1995 715 n/a 0.0 16.8
1996 715 n/a 0.0 16.8
1997 723 n/a 0.0 16.7
1998 701 n/a 0.0 16
1999 775 42.0 18.5 22.7
2000 787 n/a 0.0 22
2001 793 45.4 17.5 23
2002 837 54.0 15.5 22.3
2003 837 54.0 15.5 22.3
2004 889 51.0 17.4 20.2
2005 840 51.0 16.5 21.2
2006 893 56.0 15.9 23.2
2007 626 45.0 13.9 15.5
2008 606 32.0 18.9 13.2
2009 604 32.0 18.9 15.9
2010 620 33.0 18.7 16
2011 635 32.5 19.5 14.6
2012 659 35.0 18.8 16.1
2013 682 36.5 18.6 18.3
2014 698 36.0 19.3 22.1
2015 704 37.0 19.0 22.7
2016 723 33.0 21.9 22.8
2017 709 41.0 17.2 21.2
2018 719 35.0 20.5 22.3
2019 766 41.0 18.6 23.8
2020 720 39.0 18.4 25.3
2021 690 39.0 17.6 n/a
2022 703 37.0 19.0 25.9
2023 741 47.0 15.7 35.8
2024 815 50.0 16.3 40.7

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 Stafford Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 546 32.4 16.8 n/a
1990 687 38.1 18.0 n/a
1991 573 35.8 16.0 n/a
1992 587 36.5 16.0 n/a
1993 599 37.0 16.2 n/a
1994 640 33.0 n/a n/a
1995 715 n/a 0.0 16.8
1996 715 n/a 0.0 16.8
1997 723 n/a 0.0 16.7
1998 701 n/a 0.0 16
1999 775 42.0 18.5 22.7
2000 787 n/a 0.0 22
2001 793 45.4 17.5 23
2002 837 54.0 15.5 22.3
2003 837 54.0 15.5 22.3
2004 889 51.0 17.4 20.2
2005 840 51.0 16.5 21.2
2006 893 56.0 15.9 23.2
2007 626 45.0 13.9 15.5
2008 606 32.0 18.9 13.2
2009 604 32.0 18.9 15.9
2010 620 33.0 18.7 16
2011 635 32.5 19.5 14.6
2012 659 35.0 18.8 16.1
2013 682 36.5 18.6 18.3
2014 698 36.0 19.3 22.1
2015 704 37.0 19.0 22.7
2016 723 33.0 21.9 22.8
2017 709 41.0 17.2 21.2
2018 719 35.0 20.5 22.3
2019 766 41.0 18.6 23.8
2020 720 39.0 18.4 25.3
2021 690 39.0 17.6 n/a
2022 703 37.0 19.0 25.9
2023 741 47.0 15.7 35.8
2024 815 50.0 16.3 40.7

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 Stafford Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $155 (2.1%) $7,296 (97.9%) $7,452
2020 $169 (2.3%) $7,306 (97.7%) $7,476
2021 $166 (2.1%) $7,644 (97.9%) $7,810

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Stafford 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 565th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 682nd of 1114 Elementary schools
 10.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Stafford Elementary)8368.3
 14.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Stafford County Public Schools)8167.3
 13.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Stafford Elementary)7064.3
 5.7%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Stafford County Public Schools)7061.9
 8.1%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Stafford Elementary)8466.9
 17.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Stafford County Public Schools)8569
 16%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Stafford Elementary)7871.2
 6.8%
   4th Grade English Reading (Stafford County Public Schools)7672.6
 3.4%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Stafford Elementary)8364.2
 18.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Stafford County Public Schools)8569.9
 15.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Stafford Elementary)8062.5
 17.5%
   5th Grade Science (Stafford County Public Schools)7761.8
 15.2%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Stafford Elementary)8262.5
 19.5%
   5th Grade English Reading (Stafford County Public Schools)8172.2
 8.8%
   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 Students766741
 3.3%
African American133158
 18.8%
American Indian43
 25%
Asian2535
 40%
Hispanic148184
 24.3%
Pacific Islander00
White369280
 24.1%
Two or More Races8781
 6.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients23.8%35.8%
 12%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Stafford Elementary

In the 2023-24 school year, 815 students attended Stafford Elementary.

Students at Stafford Elementary are 34% White, 27% Hispanic, 23% African American, 10% Two or more races, 5% Asian.

Students who attend Stafford Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Stafford Middle
High : Brooke Point High

Stafford Elementary ranks 707th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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