Serving 778 students in grades Kindergarten-5, T. Clay Wood Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 778 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 82% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
T. Clay Wood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
T. Clay Wood Elementary School's student population of 778 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
778 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
T. Clay Wood Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of T. Clay Wood Elementary School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#145 out of 1792 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)82%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)85%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-64%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
8%
Hispanic
17%
19%
Black
11%
22%
White
51%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is T. Clay Wood Elementary School's ranking?
T. Clay Wood Elementary School is ranked #145 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
82% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend T. Clay Wood Elementary School?
778 students attend T. Clay Wood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of T. Clay Wood Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Black, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of T. Clay Wood Elementary School?
T. Clay Wood Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does T. Clay Wood Elementary School offer ?
T. Clay Wood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is T. Clay Wood Elementary School part of?
T. Clay Wood Elementary School is part of Prince William County School District.
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