Winding Creek Elementary

840 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Winding Creek Elementary, located in Stafford, Virginia, serves as a prominent educational hub within the Stafford County Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic excellence and the social-emotional development of its students. By integrating a comprehensive curriculum with modern teaching strategies, Winding Creek aims to prepare its diverse student body for future success while encouraging a lifelong love of learning.

Beyond its academic focus, Winding Creek Elementary is known for being a cornerstone of the local community. The school benefits from an active parent-teacher association and a strong sense of school spirit, often hosting events that bridge the gap between classroom learning and family involvement. With its emphasis on character education and a collaborative atmosphere, the school strives to create a safe, engaging, and innovative space where every child is empowered to reach their full potential.

840

Total Students

46.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Winding Creek Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	321
Hispanic	179
Black	196
Asian	65
Two or More	77
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
321 (38.2 %)
Black
196 (23.3 %)
Hispanic
179 (21.3 %)
Two or More
77 (9.2 %)
Asian
65 (7.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)
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:	Stafford County Public Schools
Phone:	(540)658-6400
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	840
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	263
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	31

* 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 117

Grade 1 136

Grade 2 149

Grade 3 137

Grade 4 136

Grade 5 164

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Winding Creek Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	1
Kindergarten	117
Grade 1	136
Grade 2	149
Grade 3	137
Grade 4	136
Grade 5	164

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Winding Creek Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	414	49.3%
Male	426	50.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)