J.W. Alvey Elementary

5300 Waverly Farm Dr.
Haymarket, VA 20169

599 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

J.W. Alvey Elementary School, located in the rapidly growing community of Haymarket, Virginia, serves as a central hub for the local families of Prince William County. As part of a district known for its commitment to academic excellence, the school provides a comprehensive educational program designed to build a strong foundation in core subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. The school environment is typically characterized by a strong emphasis on fostering community spirit, encouraging parental involvement, and supporting the social-emotional development of its students.

The facility at 5300 Waverly Farm Drive is situated in a residential area, reflecting the school's role as a neighborhood institution. Beyond the traditional classroom curriculum, J.W. Alvey focuses on creating an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage in extracurricular activities and enrichment programs. By balancing rigorous academic standards with a supportive culture, the school strives to prepare its elementary-aged learners for success as they transition into the middle school level within the Prince William County Public Schools system.

599

Total Students

33.2

Full-Time Teachers

18.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

8.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for J.W. Alvey Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	367
Hispanic	48
Black	48
Asian	82
Two or More	54

White
367 (61.3 %)
Asian
82 (13.7 %)
Two or More
54 (9.0 %)
Hispanic
48 (8.0 %)
Black
48 (8.0 %)

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:	(571)261-2556
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	599
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	38
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 14

Kindergarten 60

Grade 1 93

Grade 2 103

Grade 3 91

Grade 4 123

Grade 5 115