COVINGTON-HARPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Covington-Harper Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Prince William County Public Schools school district, located in Dumfries, VA with about 559 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 32 teachers, Covington-Harper Elementary School 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.

Covington-Harper Elementary School is a modern public school located in the River Heritage community of Dumfries, Virginia, serving students in Prince William County. Opened in 2017, the school was designed to accommodate the growing population in the area and features contemporary facilities meant to foster a collaborative and engaging learning environment. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and inclusivity, providing a range of programs tailored to support a diverse student body as they progress through their foundational elementary years.

As a community-focused institution, Covington-Harper emphasizes the importance of the partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding neighborhood. The school’s mission centers on empowering students to become critical thinkers and responsible citizens through a balanced curriculum that incorporates both rigorous academics and character development. By leveraging modern technology and a supportive administrative approach, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond while maintaining a welcoming, safe, and vibrant campus culture.

For more information, contact Covington-Harper Elementary School at (571) 466-4500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2500 River Heritage Blvd.
Dumfries, VA 22026
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COVINGTON-HARPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Dumfries, VA with about 559 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Virginia

School Details

2017-2018
School status:
New
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
559
Teachers:
32.34
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 559 students

Black or African American
48.3%
Hispanic/Latino
20.9%
White
17.7%
Asian
6.4%
Two or more races
5.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.4%

Female
48.5%
Male
51.5%

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.