POTOMAC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Potomac Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the King George County Public Schools school district, located in Dahlgren, VA with about 718 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 40 teachers, Potomac Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Potomac Elementary School is a public primary school located in Dahlgren, Virginia, serving as part of the King George County Public Schools district. Situated near the Naval Support Facility Dahlgren, the school serves a diverse community, including many families connected to the military and federal workforce. Its location in a rural yet strategically significant area of the Northern Neck of Virginia allows the school to foster a close-knit environment while benefiting from the resources and support of the broader county school system.

The school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive educational experience that emphasizes foundational academic skills in core subjects like reading, mathematics, and science. Beyond the classroom, Potomac Elementary encourages holistic student development through a variety of extracurricular activities and community-focused initiatives. By maintaining a focus on student achievement and character building, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to middle school and beyond within the King George County educational pipeline.

For more information, contact Potomac Elementary at (540) 663-3322 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.