Conway Elementary

Summary:

Conway Elementary is a public elementary school located in Fredericksburg, Virginia, serving 893 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Stafford County Public Schools district, which is ranked 74 out of 130 districts in the state.

While Conway Elementary has a relatively diverse student population, with 42.89% White, 20.27% African American, 18.7% Hispanic, and 8.4% Asian students, its academic performance, as measured by SOL (Standards of Learning) test scores, is generally lower than the district and state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in SOL Mathematics was 63.57% at Conway Elementary, compared to 68.04% for the Stafford County Public Schools district and 70.11% for the state of Virginia. Additionally, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Virginia elementary schools, with a ranking of 800 out of 1,114 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

When compared to other nearby elementary schools in the Stafford County Public Schools district, such as Grafton Village Elementary and Anthony Burns Elementary, Conway Elementary generally performs worse academically. For instance, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in SOL Mathematics was 63.57% at Conway Elementary, compared to 79.66% at Grafton Village Elementary and 70.41% at Anthony Burns Elementary. These challenges may be exacerbated by the school's high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 44.68% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year.


Detail:

Public K-5

 105 Primmer House Road
       Fredericksburg, VA  22405


(540) 361-1455

District: Stafford County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
800th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,856 Help


Students who attend Conway Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Edward E. Drew Junior Middle
High:    Stafford Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  17.5 Help
Number of students:  893

Racial breakdown:

White:
42.9%
African American:
20.3%
Hispanic:
18.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  44.7% Help


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Compare Details Conway Elementary ranks worse than 71.8% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 11th 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 33.39. (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 Conway Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Stafford County Public Schools District.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Conway Elementary is $7,856. 10 elementary schools in the Stafford County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Conway Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Conway Elementary 800th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Conway 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 Conway Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Conway Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 23.68 956th 1071 10.7%
2007 39.31 760th 1083 29.8%
2008 37.55 788th 1081 27.1%
2009 39.98 787th 1082 27.3%
2010 50.01 647th 1113 41.9%
2011 50.01 635th 1117 43.2%
2012 56.43 506th 1117 54.7%
2013 54.10 545th 1120 51.3%
2014 64.21 378th 1110 65.9%
2015 53.56 589th 1100 46.5%
2016 49.45 631st 1096 42.4%
2017 39.39 774th 1099 29.6%
2018 49.66 630th 1097 42.6%
2019 50.05 635th 1105 42.5%
2021 43.61 670th 1103 39.3%
2022 38.86 733rd 1109 33.9%
2023 38.75 737th 1114 33.8%
2024 33.39 800th 1114 28.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Conway Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 8.62 239th 245 2.4%
2024 14.88 227th 247 8.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Conway Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 15.87 285th 300 5.0%
2024 33.33 213th 306 30.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Conway Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 29.59 801st 1036 22.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Conway Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 44.91 649th 1100 41.0%
2024 30.20 834th 1098 24.0%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Conway Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 27.89 157th 195 19.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Conway Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 30.61 819th 1093 25.1%
2024 35.96 776th 1101 29.5%
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Rank History for Asian students at Conway Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 1.60 236th 238 0.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Conway Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 61.12 224th 579 61.3%
2024 45.59 354th 588 39.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Conway Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 33.81 405th 564 28.2%
2024 23.83 475th 580 18.1%
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Rank History for White students at Conway Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 43.36 622nd 984 36.8%
2024 37.21 707th 979 27.8%
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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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Reviews:
by a parent
Friday, September 7, 2018

Open Quote Best school in Stafford! Best principal in Stafford! Blessed to have my kids at Conway! Close Quote


by a parent
Saturday, August 18, 2018

Open Quote This school has been monumental in the growth of my two children. The teachers are so very caring, and the principal is super nice and positive! Close Quote


Facebook Profile Picture by a parent on FaceBook
Monday, November 2, 2009

Open Quote The Staff at Conway is amazing. The parents are very involved, as well as the staff after school. My son's teacher even calls after school in the later part of the afternoon to discuss any issues they may have risen at school that day. They are helpful in solving and problems that you may have. I love this school and would not change my son to another school. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Conway Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2006 506 106 17 52 1 n/a n/a 16 698
2007 568 124 19 77 1 n/a n/a 32 821
2008 596 147 29 74 1 n/a n/a 27 874
2009 596 137 31 73 2 n/a n/a 31 870
2010 581 133 32 65 3 n/a n/a 26 840
2011 549 127 18 99 4 0 62 0 859
2012 572 130 20 119 5 1 56 0 903
2013 565 130 21 121 6 1 56 0 900
2014 561 126 17 129 7 0 61 0 901
2015 530 120 16 141 3 0 73 0 883
2016 473 122 12 121 2 0 64 0 794
2017 481 124 18 109 2 0 78 0 812
2018 469 104 18 125 1 1 74 0 792
2019 473 103 21 116 1 3 90 0 807
2020 433 170 46 150 2 3 85 0 889
2021 377 163 36 170 0 1 92 0 839
2022 406 204 52 178 2 5 94 0 941
2023 383 181 75 167 0 4 83 0 893

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 Conway Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 698 41.0 17.0 5.4
2007 821 53.0 15.5 19.5
2008 874 41.5 21.1 18.9
2009 870 43.1 20.2 19.7
2010 840 46.1 18.2 22.2
2011 859 41.6 20.6 21.8
2012 903 44.0 20.5 25.4
2013 900 46.0 19.5 27.7
2014 901 41.0 21.9 28.3
2015 883 44.0 20.0 28.4
2016 794 41.0 19.3 30.1
2017 812 36.0 22.5 30.2
2018 792 38.5 20.5 29.5
2019 807 42.3 19.0 28.9
2020 889 45.0 19.7 39.7
2021 839 44.0 19.0 n/a
2022 941 50.0 18.8 37.5
2023 893 51.0 17.5 44.7

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 Conway Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 698 41.0 17.0 5.4
2007 821 53.0 15.5 19.5
2008 874 41.5 21.1 18.9
2009 870 43.1 20.2 19.7
2010 840 46.1 18.2 22.2
2011 859 41.6 20.6 21.8
2012 903 44.0 20.5 25.4
2013 900 46.0 19.5 27.7
2014 901 41.0 21.9 28.3
2015 883 44.0 20.0 28.4
2016 794 41.0 19.3 30.1
2017 812 36.0 22.5 30.2
2018 792 38.5 20.5 29.5
2019 807 42.3 19.0 28.9
2020 889 45.0 19.7 39.7
2021 839 44.0 19.0 n/a
2022 941 50.0 18.8 37.5
2023 893 51.0 17.5 44.7

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 Conway Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $165 (2.1%) $7,643 (97.9%) $7,808
2020 $369 (5.1%) $6,860 (94.9%) $7,229
2021 $377 (4.8%) $7,479 (95.2%) $7,856

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Conway Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 635th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 737th of 1114 Elementary schools
 8.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Conway Elementary)7959.9
 19.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Stafford County Public Schools)8167.3
 13.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Conway Elementary)7557.5
 17.6%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Stafford County Public Schools)7061.9
 8.1%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Conway Elementary)8463
 21%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Stafford County Public Schools)8569
 16%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Conway Elementary)8270
 12%
   4th Grade English Reading (Stafford County Public Schools)7672.6
 3.4%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Conway Elementary)8861.9
 26.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Stafford County Public Schools)8569.9
 15.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Conway Elementary)7058.1
 12%
   5th Grade Science (Stafford County Public Schools)7761.8
 15.2%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Conway Elementary)8472.8
 11.2%
   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 Students807893
 10.7%
African American103181
 75.7%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian2175
 257.1%
Hispanic116167
 44%
Pacific Islander34
 33.3%
White473383
 19%
Two or More Races9083
 7.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients28.9%44.7%
 15.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Conway Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 893 students attended Conway Elementary.

Students who attend Conway Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Edward E. Drew Junior Middle
High : Stafford Senior High

Conway Elementary ranks 800th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students at Conway Elementary are 43% White, 20% African American, 19% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 8% Asian.


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