Samuel L. Gravely Jr. Elementary

4670 Waverly Farm Drive
Haymarket, VA 20169

794 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

794

Total Students

43.2

Full-Time Teachers

18.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Samuel L. Gravely Jr. Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	510
Hispanic	117
Black	45
Asian	45
Two or More	74
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
510 (64.2 %)
Hispanic
117 (14.7 %)
Two or More
74 (9.3 %)
Black
45 (5.7 %)
Asian
45 (5.7 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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)248-4930
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	794
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	109
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 1

Kindergarten 112

Grade 1 122

Grade 2 131

Grade 3 122

Grade 4 150

Grade 5 156