Enrollment
813
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Haymarket, VA
Samuel L. Gravely Jr. Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Samuel L. Gravely Jr. Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510313002787
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Samuel L. Gravely Jr. Elementary earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Virginia schools.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Haymarket · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 11.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Samuel L. Gravely Jr. Elementary has class sizes larger than 98% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Samuel L. Gravely Jr. Elementary ranks #3 of 4 schools in Haymarket, VA.
School address
District: Prince William County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510313002787 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.9:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+36% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.2%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
-81% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Samuel L. Gravely Jr. Elementary compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Samuel L. Gravely Jr. Elementary
Samuel L. Gravely Jr. Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Haymarket, Virginia, enrolling 813 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.9:1 is larger than about 98% of Virginia schools and 36% above the 13.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 11.2% free-meal eligibility runs 81% below the Virginia average.
Enrollment of 813 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Against 214 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #86.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 271 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Haymarket's public schools, it stands alongside Haymarket Elementary (963 students): Samuel L. Gravely Jr. Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.9:1 vs 20.1:1).
Prince William County Public Schools also operates Charles J. Colgan Sr. High (2,956 students) and Woodbridge High (2,898 students) alongside Samuel L. Gravely Jr. Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Samuel L. Gravely Jr. Elementary compares
Samuel L. Gravely Jr. Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.9:1 | ▲ 36% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.2% | ▼ 81% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 813 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
813
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
11.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% 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
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 36% above state mean
Top 98% in Virginia - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
7.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,913
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $14,649
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 271 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 61.0%
Hispanic or Latino 17.2%
Two or More 10.5%
Asian 7.1%
African American 4.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 61.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.1, Samuel L. Gravely Jr. Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Prince William County Public Schools, which includes Samuel L. Gravely Jr. Elementary.
$13,913
Per student
-5%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.2%
State 44.1%
Federal 8.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Samuel L. Gravely Jr. Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles J. Colgan Sr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodbridge High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Osbourn Park High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gainesville High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gar-Field High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Samuel L. Gravely Jr. Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,956
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~813 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Samuel L. Gravely Jr. Elementary
How many students attend Samuel L. Gravely Jr. Elementary?
Samuel L. Gravely Jr. Elementary has 813 students enrolled. It is a public school in Haymarket, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Samuel L. Gravely Jr. Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Samuel L. Gravely Jr. Elementary is 18.9:1, which is 36% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Samuel L. Gravely Jr. Elementary?
11.2% of students at Samuel L. Gravely Jr. Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Samuel L. Gravely Jr. Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Samuel L. Gravely Jr. Elementary is White at 61.0% of enrollment, in Haymarket, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Samuel L. Gravely Jr. Elementary?
Samuel L. Gravely Jr. Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Samuel L. Gravely Jr. Elementary rank among schools in Haymarket?
By Resource Investment Index, Samuel L. Gravely Jr. Elementary ranks #3 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.
Is Samuel L. Gravely Jr. Elementary a good school?
Samuel L. Gravely Jr. Elementary earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Virginia schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Prince William County Public Schools?
Besides Samuel L. Gravely Jr. 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.
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