Buckland Mills Elementary

10511 Wharfdale Place
Gainesville, VA 20155

777 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Buckland Mills Elementary School, located in Gainesville, Virginia, is a vibrant educational institution serving the Prince William County Public Schools district. The school is recognized for its commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment where students are encouraged to achieve academic excellence. Its curriculum is designed to balance rigorous core instruction with opportunities for creative exploration, ensuring that students develop both fundamental skills and critical thinking abilities necessary for future success.

Beyond the classroom, Buckland Mills places a strong emphasis on community and character development. The school prides itself on maintaining active partnerships with parents and local organizations to enrich the educational experience, often hosting events that highlight student achievements and promote school spirit. With a focus on cultivating a safe, welcoming atmosphere, Buckland Mills Elementary strives to prepare its diverse student body to become responsible, lifelong learners and engaged members of their community.

777

Total Students

42.2

Full-Time Teachers

18.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Buckland Mills Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	296
Hispanic	109
Black	107
Asian	191
Two or More	74

White
296 (38.1 %)
Asian
191 (24.6 %)
Hispanic
109 (14.0 %)
Black
107 (13.8 %)
Two or More
74 (9.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Prince William County Public Schools
Phone:	(703)530-1560
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	777
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	192
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 5

Kindergarten 115

Grade 1 115

Grade 2 145

Grade 3 129

Grade 4 138

Grade 5 130

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Buckland Mills Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	5
Kindergarten	115
Grade 1	115
Grade 2	145
Grade 3	129
Grade 4	138
Grade 5	130

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Buckland Mills Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	402	51.7%
Male	375	48.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)