Serving 328 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Harrington Waddell Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 328 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 22%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in VA
Math Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-79% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Harrington Waddell Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harrington Waddell Elementary School is 0.38, which is less 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?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Harrington Waddell Elementary School?
328 students attend Harrington Waddell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Harrington Waddell Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harrington Waddell Elementary School?
Harrington Waddell Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Harrington Waddell Elementary School offer ?
Harrington Waddell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Harrington Waddell Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 328 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 22%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-79% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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