- Enrollment
- 2,956
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Haymarket, VA
J.W. Alvey Elementary
Federal NCES profile for J.W. Alvey Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510313002417
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J.W. Alvey Elementary earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Virginia schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Haymarket · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.8:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 6.7%
- free-lunch eligible
J.W. Alvey Elementary has class sizes larger than 80% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J.W. Alvey Elementary ranks #2 of 4 schools in Haymarket, VA.
School address
District: Prince William County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510313002417 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
J.W. Alvey Elementary held near 570 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.3 → 34.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-29 students YoY 510313002417 · Haymarket, VA Other · MID · TRAD
523 enr · 15.8:1 · 6.7% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Charles J. Colgan Sr. High (2,956 students)
J.W. Alvey Elementary held near 570 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.3 → 34.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
J.W. Alvey Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Charles J. Col
Charles J. Colgan Sr. High
2,956 students
- Woodbridge Hig
Woodbridge High
2,898 students
- Osbourn Park H
Osbourn Park High
2,661 students
- Gainesville Hi
Gainesville High
2,648 students
- Gar-Field High
Gar-Field High
2,524 students
- This school 523
J.W. Alvey Elementary
523 students
What this shows J.W. Alvey Elementary reports 523 students on the CCD universe file.
How J.W. Alvey Elementary compares
J.W. Alvey Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▲ 14% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.7% | ▼ 88% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 523 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
523
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 88% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 80% in Virginia - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,373
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 262 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.9%
Asian 16.4%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
Two or More 8.2%
African American 7.6%
Largest group: White at 57.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.6, J.W. Alvey Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Prince William County Public Schools reports $15,373 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How J.W. Alvey Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles J. Colgan Sr. High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodbridge High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Osbourn Park High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gainesville High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gar-Field High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J.W. Alvey Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,898
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,661
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 2,648
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,524
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools in Haymarket
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~523 students)
Frequently asked questions about J.W. Alvey Elementary
How many students attend J.W. Alvey Elementary?
J.W. Alvey Elementary has 523 students enrolled. It is a public school in Haymarket, VA. CCD year-over-year: 599 (2022-23) → 570 (2023-24), nearly flat (-29).
What is the student-teacher ratio at J.W. Alvey Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at J.W. Alvey Elementary is 15.8:1, which is 14% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at J.W. Alvey Elementary?
6.7% of students at J.W. Alvey Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J.W. Alvey Elementary?
The largest demographic group at J.W. Alvey Elementary is White at 57.9% of enrollment, in Haymarket, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J.W. Alvey Elementary?
J.W. Alvey Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does J.W. Alvey Elementary rank among schools in Haymarket?
By Resource Investment Index, J.W. Alvey Elementary ranks #2 of 4 schools in Haymarket, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Haymarket on the city page.
What other schools are in Prince William County Public Schools?
Besides J.W. Alvey Elementary, Prince William County Public Schools also operates Charles J. Colgan Sr. High (2,956 students), Woodbridge High (2,898 students), and Osbourn Park High (2,661 students). See the Prince William County Public Schools district page for the complete list.