- Enrollment
- 2,956
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Samuel L. Gravely Jr. Elementary held near 796 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 43.3 → 41.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 510313002787 · Haymarket, VA Other · MID · TRAD
813 enr · 18.9:1 · 11.2% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Charles J. Colgan Sr. High (2,956 students)
Samuel L. Gravely Jr. Elementary held near 796 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 43.3 → 41.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Samuel L. Gravely Jr. 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 813
Samuel L. Gravely Jr. Elementary
813 students
What this shows Samuel L. Gravely Jr. Elementary reports 813 students on the CCD universe file.
How Samuel L. Gravely Jr. Elementary compares
Samuel L. Gravely Jr. 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 2,898
- 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 (~813 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 794 (2022-23) → 796 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.