Serving 545 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Gunston Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 545 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 70%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in VA
Math Proficiency
: 52% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 72% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-59% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Gunston Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gunston Elementary School is 0.78, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Gunston Elementary School?
545 students attend Gunston Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
30% of Gunston Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gunston Elementary School?
Gunston Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gunston Elementary School offer ?
Gunston Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Gunston Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 545 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 70%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 52% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 72% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-59% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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