Below Average
#1432 of 1,851 schools in VA
W.g. Coleman Elementary
Elementary School · Fauquier County Public Schools · Marshall, VA
A Fauquier County Public Schools elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 68, Marshall, VA 20116
- Math 74% vs VA 74% (2025)
- Reading 71% vs VA 72% (2025)
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at W.g. Coleman Elementary score 72% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 80%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2019, reaching 73% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 76% (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
36.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where W.g. Coleman Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average357/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
Fauquier County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 19
- Rank in district
- #14 of 18
- District spending per student
- $15,817NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
W.g. Coleman Elementary is listed in Fauquier County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About W.g. Coleman Elementary
W.g. Coleman Elementary is a public elementary school in Marshall, VA, part of Fauquier County Public Schools, serving approximately 318 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,432 of 1,851 schools in VA.
State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about W.g. Coleman Elementary
What grades does W.g. Coleman Elementary serve?
W.g. Coleman Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend W.g. Coleman Elementary?
W.g. Coleman Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 318 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at W.g. Coleman Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at W.g. Coleman Elementary is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does W.g. Coleman Elementary rank in VA?
W.g. Coleman Elementary ranks #1,432 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is W.g. Coleman Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
W.g. Coleman Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 W.g. Coleman Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, W.g. Coleman Elementary has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is W.g. Coleman Elementary a charter school?
No, W.g. Coleman Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is W.g. Coleman Elementary a Title I school?
No, W.g. Coleman Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for W.g. Coleman Elementary?
36.5% of students at W.g. Coleman 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
- 318
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Fauquier County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.2%
- Phone
- (540) 422-7550
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.
- 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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