Covington-harper Elementary

Covington-Harper Elementary serves 948 students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in Dumfries, Virginia. As part of Prince William County's school system, this large elementary school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18.2:1 with 52 full-time equivalent teachers on staff. The school currently holds a 3.5 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout and ranks #1762 out of 1856 elementary schools statewide, placing it in the 5th percentile for Virginia.

This indicates the school is focusing on student development with significant room for academic growth. Covington-Harper Elementary draws families from a well-established suburban community where the median household income reaches $112,077 and median home values are $413,000. The surrounding ZIP code of 22026 is home to nearly 20,000 residents, with 38% holding bachelor's degrees or higher and a relatively low poverty rate of 8.3%.

Despite the academic challenges reflected in its current ranking, the school serves a diverse student population in an economically stable neighborhood. The combination of involved families and available resources provides a foundation for potential improvement in educational outcomes. Located on River Heritage Boulevard, Covington-Harper Elementary sits within Prince William County's large suburban landscape, serving families who have chosen this growing Northern Virginia community for its proximity to the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.