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#1715 of 1,851 schools in VA
Triangle Elementary
Elementary School · Prince William County Public Schools · Triangle, VA
A Prince William County Public Schools elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3615 Lions Field Rd, Triangle, VA 22172
- Math 58% vs VA 74% (2025)
- Reading 58% vs VA 72% (2025)
- 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Triangle Elementary score 58% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 58% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 66% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
88.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Triangle Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 13Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$113,043
Median home value
$509,600
Median rent
$1,588/mo
College educated
41.4%
Homeownership
65%
Poverty rate
7.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 22172; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Francis of Assisi SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 246 | Compare → |
| Star Bethlehem Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 2.1private | PK–3 | 0.4 mi | 35 | Compare → |
| Calvary Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 78 | Compare → |
| Ashland ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–5 | Not available | 767 | Compare → |
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
- #90 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
Triangle Elementary is listed in Prince William County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Triangle Elementary
Triangle Elementary is a public elementary school in Triangle, VA, part of Prince William County Public Schools, serving approximately 827 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,715 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Triangle Elementary
What grades does Triangle Elementary serve?
Triangle Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Triangle Elementary?
Triangle Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 827 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Triangle Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Triangle Elementary is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Triangle Elementary rank in VA?
Triangle Elementary ranks #1,715 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Triangle Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Triangle Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 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 Triangle Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Triangle Elementary has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Triangle Elementary a charter school?
No, Triangle Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Triangle Elementary a Title I school?
No, Triangle Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Triangle Elementary?
88.1% of students at Triangle 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
- 827
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Prince William County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.7%
- Phone
- (703) 221-4114
- Area population (ZIP 22172)
- 12,046
- Area average commute
- 35.9 min
- Area median age
- 35.3
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 22172; 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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