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#1512 of 1,851 schools in VA

King George Elementary

Elementary School · King George County Public Schools · King George, VA

A King George County Public Schools elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

10381 Ridge Road, King George, VA 22485

  • Math 75% vs VA 72% (2025)
  • Reading 67% vs VA 72% (2025)
  • 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.9Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.49 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.8Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency70% (2025 SOL)
Reading/ELA Proficiency68% (2025 SOL)
Math vs. State Avg-3.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-7.7 pts
Overall Proficiency69% (2025 SOL, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)78% (model expectation from 2025 SOL)
vs. Expected-8.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile30th
Resources & Environment5.3Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.6:1
District spending per student$12,806
Chronic Absenteeism18.4%

Students at King George Elementary score 69% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 78%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 SOL proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.

Math Proficiency75%(2025 SOL)
School
State
72%(2025 SOL)
ELA Proficiency67%(2025 SOL)
School
State
72%(2025 SOL)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 19 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 71% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
88%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
75%
ELA
90%
2012
Math
80%
ELA
79%
2013
Math
79%
ELA
70%
2014
Math
85%
ELA
79%
2015
Math
85%
ELA
76%
2016
Math
83%
ELA
80%
2017
ELA
78%
2018
Math
77%
ELA
73%
2019
Math
77%
ELA
73%
2020*
Math
46%
ELA
61%
2021*
Math
46%
ELA
61%
2025
Math
75%
ELA
67%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 74% (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 34 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

45.8%

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.

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The neighborhood

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

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 10Car-Dependent
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated1,023/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

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

Median income

$110,657

Median home value

$395,900

Median rent

$1,373/mo

College educated

35.6%

Homeownership

77.7%

Poverty rate

6.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 22485; 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

2 in King George County Public Schools

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Potomac ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.0K–5Not available546Compare →
Sealston ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.4K–5Not available714Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

King George County Public Schools

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#5 of 5
District spending per student
$12,806NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

King George Elementary is listed in King George County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About King George Elementary

King George Elementary is a public elementary school in King George, VA, part of King George County Public Schools, serving approximately 733 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,512 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about King George Elementary

What grades does King George Elementary serve?

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

How many students attend King George Elementary?

King George Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 733 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at King George Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at King George Elementary is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does King George Elementary rank in VA?

King George Elementary ranks #1,512 of 1,851 schools in VA.

What is King George Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

King George Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 King George Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, King George Elementary has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is King George Elementary a charter school?

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

Is King George Elementary a Title I school?

No, King George Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

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

45.8% of students at King George 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
733
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
54
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
King George County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.4%
Area population (ZIP 22485)
26,810
Area average commute
37 min
Area median age
38.7
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 22485; 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

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