SAMUEL L. GRAVELY JR. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Samuel L. Gravely Jr. Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Prince William County Public Schools school district, located in Haymarket, VA with about 779 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 40 teachers, Samuel L. Gravely Jr. Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.
Samuel L. Gravely, Jr. Elementary School, located in Haymarket, Virginia, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Prince William County Public Schools district. Named in honor of Vice Admiral Samuel L. Gravely, Jr.—the first African American to reach the rank of admiral in the U.S. Navy—the school emphasizes values of integrity, leadership, and service. The facility is designed to foster a supportive learning environment that caters to the diverse needs of its elementary-age student body, utilizing modern resources to promote academic growth and student engagement.
Beyond its core curriculum, the school is deeply integrated into the Waverly Farm community, frequently encouraging collaboration between families, educators, and local stakeholders. The school culture is centered on preparing students for future success by balancing rigorous academic standards with social-emotional development. With a strong commitment to inclusivity and excellence, Samuel L. Gravely, Jr. Elementary continues to be a focal point for families in the Haymarket area seeking a well-rounded and character-driven primary education.
For more information, contact Samuel L. Gravely Jr. Elementary at (571) 248-4930 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Haymarket, VA 20169
(571) 248-4930
SAMUEL L. GRAVELY JR. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Haymarket, VA with about 779 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Prince William County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 779
- Teachers:
- 40.25
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 779 students
- White
- 67.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 14.1%
- Two or more races
- 7.8%
- Black or African American
- 6.3%
- Asian
- 3.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.9%
- Female
- 47.0%
- Male
- 53.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.