Garland R. Quarles Elementary

Summary:

Garland R. Quarles Elementary is a public elementary school in Winchester, Virginia, serving 364 students in grades PK-4 and part of the Winchester City Public Schools district.

Garland R. Quarles Elementary has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 38.19% White, 11.81% African American, 36.26% Hispanic, 2.75% Asian, and 10.99% two or more races. However, the school's academic performance has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Virginia elementary schools, with below-average scores on SOL (Standards of Learning) tests, particularly in English Reading and Mathematics. The school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with Hispanic students ranking 486 out of 580 Virginia elementary schools, but White students ranking only 893 out of 979.

Garland R. Quarles Elementary has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 77.2% to 92.62% over the past three school years, significantly higher than the nearby Frederick County Public Schools. The school also has a relatively high per-student spending, ranging from $9,577 to $12,144 over the past three school years, which is higher than the nearby schools. These factors suggest that the school may be serving a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, which could be contributing to its academic performance and may require additional resources and support to address the needs of these students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 1310 S Loudoun St
       Winchester, VA  22601


(540) 662-3575

District: Winchester City Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
919th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,144 Help


Students who attend Garland R. Quarles Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Daniel Morgan Intermediate
    Daniel Morgan Middle
High:    John Handley High

Student/teacher ratio:  13.0 Help
Number of students:  364

Racial breakdown:

White:
38.2%
Hispanic:
36.3%
African American:
11.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  77.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Garland R. Quarles Elementary ranks worse than 82.5% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks last among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Winchester City Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.96. (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 Garland R. Quarles Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Winchester City Public Schools District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Garland R. Quarles Elementary is $12,144, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Winchester City Public Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Garland R. Quarles Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Garland R. Quarles Elementary 919th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Garland R. Quarles Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Winchester City Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Winchester City Public Schools 103rd of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Garland R. Quarles Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Garland R. Quarles Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 11.95 1023rd 1062 3.7%
2006 12.37 1035th 1071 3.4%
2007 27.21 932nd 1083 13.9%
2008 25.70 948th 1081 12.3%
2009 46.96 663rd 1082 38.7%
2010 21.23 1022nd 1113 8.2%
2011 27.05 975th 1117 12.7%
2012 21.01 1018th 1117 8.9%
2013 27.22 909th 1120 18.8%
2014 23.17 977th 1110 12.0%
2015 37.54 791st 1100 28.1%
2016 42.05 739th 1096 32.6%
2017 32.26 861st 1099 21.7%
2018 22.82 947th 1097 13.7%
2019 26.45 917th 1105 17.0%
2021 37.23 739th 1103 33.0%
2022 20.95 920th 1109 17.0%
2023 16.58 962nd 1114 13.6%
2024 22.96 919th 1114 17.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Garland R. Quarles Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 22.99 256th 306 16.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Garland R. Quarles Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 25.13 850th 1036 18.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Garland R. Quarles Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 10.41 1021st 1100 7.2%
2024 14.64 977th 1098 11.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Garland R. Quarles Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 22.55 903rd 1093 17.4%
2024 33.92 793rd 1101 28.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Garland R. Quarles Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 24.70 462nd 564 18.1%
2024 21.22 486th 580 16.2%
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Rank History for White students at Garland R. Quarles Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 8.44 953rd 984 3.2%
2024 16.37 893rd 979 8.8%
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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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Enrollment information for Garland R. Quarles 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 330 330
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 328 328
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 351 351
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 360 360
1993 296 69 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 369
1994 287 51 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 340
1995 310 81 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 394
1996 310 81 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 394
1997 311 71 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 385
1998 364 85 2 8 0 n/a n/a 0 459
1999 381 99 2 12 3 n/a n/a 0 497
2000 372 95 2 10 5 n/a n/a -4 480
2001 335 107 2 17 3 n/a n/a 0 464
2002 274 105 2 67 8 n/a n/a 0 456
2003 274 105 2 67 8 n/a n/a 0 456
2004 254 77 4 72 9 n/a n/a 0 416
2005 225 94 6 89 5 n/a n/a 5 424
2006 228 93 5 105 6 n/a n/a 0 437
2007 208 61 3 86 2 n/a n/a 10 370
2008 215 71 3 110 0 n/a n/a 7 406
2009 194 91 5 128 0 n/a n/a 1 419
2010 204 101 3 131 0 n/a n/a 0 439
2011 192 67 3 166 5 0 32 0 465
2012 177 88 4 203 3 0 28 0 503
2013 163 80 2 226 2 0 36 0 509
2014 178 79 2 234 2 0 38 0 533
2015 171 83 2 245 1 1 39 0 542
2016 197 80 4 238 1 0 48 0 568
2017 144 47 16 172 1 0 47 0 427
2018 136 53 13 181 0 0 46 0 429
2019 141 30 9 170 0 0 46 0 396
2020 149 33 9 188 0 1 36 0 416
2021 141 39 6 166 0 1 33 0 386
2022 138 48 6 137 0 0 37 0 366
2023 139 43 10 132 0 0 40 0 364

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 Garland R. Quarles Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 330 25.4 12.9 n/a
1990 328 25.0 13.1 n/a
1991 351 22.7 15.4 n/a
1992 360 23.1 15.5 n/a
1993 369 23.6 15.6 n/a
1994 340 22.2 n/a 32.4
1995 394 n/a 0.0 42.6
1996 394 n/a 0.0 42.6
1997 385 n/a 0.0 39.2
1998 459 n/a 0.0 38.1
1999 497 33.0 15.1 48.7
2000 480 n/a 0.0 46.5
2001 464 36.0 12.9 50.6
2002 456 40.0 11.4 54.4
2003 456 40.0 11.4 54.4
2004 416 37.5 11.1 58.2
2005 424 38.5 11.0 65.4
2006 437 38.0 11.5 62.5
2007 370 39.0 9.5 65.6
2008 406 25.0 16.2 67.7
2009 419 27.0 15.5 72.2
2010 439 27.0 16.2 74.9
2011 465 29.0 16.0 74
2012 503 34.8 14.4 79.9
2013 509 36.6 13.9 83.3
2014 533 32.5 16.4 82.2
2015 542 33.0 16.4 83
2016 568 37.0 15.3 81.3
2017 427 34.1 12.5 74.2
2018 429 30.6 14.0 74.4
2019 396 30.8 12.8 81.3
2020 416 33.8 12.2 81.5
2021 386 34.2 11.2 n/a
2022 366 32.5 11.2 92.6
2023 364 28.0 13.0 77.2

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 Garland R. Quarles Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 330 25.4 12.9 n/a
1990 328 25.0 13.1 n/a
1991 351 22.7 15.4 n/a
1992 360 23.1 15.5 n/a
1993 369 23.6 15.6 n/a
1994 340 22.2 n/a 32.4
1995 394 n/a 0.0 42.6
1996 394 n/a 0.0 42.6
1997 385 n/a 0.0 39.2
1998 459 n/a 0.0 38.1
1999 497 33.0 15.1 48.7
2000 480 n/a 0.0 46.5
2001 464 36.0 12.9 50.6
2002 456 40.0 11.4 54.4
2003 456 40.0 11.4 54.4
2004 416 37.5 11.1 58.2
2005 424 38.5 11.0 65.4
2006 437 38.0 11.5 62.5
2007 370 39.0 9.5 65.6
2008 406 25.0 16.2 67.7
2009 419 27.0 15.5 72.2
2010 439 27.0 16.2 74.9
2011 465 29.0 16.0 74
2012 503 34.8 14.4 79.9
2013 509 36.6 13.9 83.3
2014 533 32.5 16.4 82.2
2015 542 33.0 16.4 83
2016 568 37.0 15.3 81.3
2017 427 34.1 12.5 74.2
2018 429 30.6 14.0 74.4
2019 396 30.8 12.8 81.3
2020 416 33.8 12.2 81.5
2021 386 34.2 11.2 n/a
2022 366 32.5 11.2 92.6
2023 364 28.0 13.0 77.2

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 Garland R. Quarles Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $706 (7.4%) $8,870 (92.6%) $9,577
2020 $1,107 (10.7%) $9,281 (89.3%) $10,388
2021 $1,809 (14.9%) $10,336 (85.1%) $12,144

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Garland R. Quarles 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 917th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 962nd of 1114 Elementary schools
 3.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Garland R. Quarles Elementary)7543.5
 31.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Winchester City Public Schools)7049.7
 20.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Garland R. Quarles Elementary)5648.5
 7.5%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Winchester City Public Schools)5754.8
 2.2%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Garland R. Quarles Elementary)8153.6
 27.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Winchester City Public Schools)8354.6
 28.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Garland R. Quarles Elementary)6456.7
 7.3%
   4th Grade English Reading (Winchester City Public Schools)6858.8
 9.2%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students396364
 8.1%
African American3043
 43.3%
American Indian00
Asian910
 11.1%
Hispanic170132
 22.4%
Pacific Islander00
White141139
 1.4%
Two or More Races4640
 13%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients81.3%77.2%
 4.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Garland R. Quarles Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 364 students attended Garland R. Quarles Elementary.

Students who attend Garland R. Quarles Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Daniel Morgan Intermediate
Middle : Daniel Morgan Middle
High : John Handley High

Students at Garland R. Quarles Elementary are 38% White, 36% Hispanic, 12% African American, 11% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

Garland R. Quarles Elementary ranks in the bottom 17.5% of Virginia elementary schools.


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