Skip to main content

Below Average

#1573 of 1,851 schools in VA

Dumfries Elementary

Elementary School · Prince William County Public Schools · Dumfries, VA

A Prince William County Public Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

3990 Cameron St, Dumfries, VA 22026

  • Math 71% vs VA 74% (2025)
  • Reading 62% vs VA 72% (2025)
  • 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.2Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.4 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.1Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
View breakdown
Math Proficiency70% (2025 SOL)
Reading/ELA Proficiency62% (2025 SOL)
Math vs. State Avg-3.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-13.7 pts
Overall Proficiency66% (2025 SOL, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)69% (model expectation from 2025 SOL)
vs. Expected-2.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile33th
Resources & Environment2.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio17.3:1
District spending per student$15,373
Chronic Absenteeism19.7%

Students at Dumfries Elementary score 66% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 SOL proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.

Math Proficiency71%(2025 SOL)
School
State
74%(2025 SOL)
ELA Proficiency62%(2025 SOL)
School
State
72%(2025 SOL)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 66% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
95%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
93%
ELA
91%
2011
Math
60%
ELA
84%
2012
Math
51%
ELA
56%
2013
Math
55%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
70%
ELA
68%
2015
Math
68%
ELA
66%
2016
Math
67%
ELA
70%
2017
ELA
73%
2018
Math
75%
ELA
68%
2019
Math
75%
ELA
68%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
52%
2025
Math
71%
ELA
62%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 33 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

80.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

See how we rate

The neighborhood

Where Dumfries Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Washington DC map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 53Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,236/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dumfries), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$114,512

Median home value

$436,300

Median rent

$1,802/mo

College educated

38.3%

Homeownership

70.3%

Poverty rate

8.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 22026; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Calvary Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.3privatePK–121.1 mi78Compare →
Swans Creek ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.1PK–51.4 mi629Compare →
St Francis of Assisi SchoolPrivate · tuition6.0privatePK–81.7 mi246Compare →
Triangle ElementaryEnrollment path unverified3.4PK–51.9 mi827Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Prince William County Public Schools

Schools in district
99
Rank in district
#87 of 94
District spending per student
$15,373NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Dumfries Elementary is listed in Prince William County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Dumfries Elementary

Dumfries Elementary is a public elementary school in Dumfries, VA, part of Prince William County Public Schools, serving approximately 467 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,573 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Dumfries Elementary

What grades does Dumfries Elementary serve?

Dumfries Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Dumfries Elementary?

Dumfries Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 467 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Dumfries Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Dumfries Elementary is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Dumfries Elementary rank in VA?

Dumfries Elementary ranks #1,573 of 1,851 schools in VA.

What is Dumfries Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Dumfries Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Dumfries Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Dumfries Elementary has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Dumfries Elementary a charter school?

No, Dumfries Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Dumfries Elementary a Title I school?

No, Dumfries Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dumfries Elementary?

80.1% of students at Dumfries Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
467
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Prince William County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.7%
Area population (ZIP 22026)
21,025
Area average commute
38.7 min
Area median age
32.3
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 22026; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

Related reading

Get school insights in your inbox

New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.