Springwoods Elementary

Springwoods Elementary is a PK-5 public school in Woodbridge, VA, serving 842 students as part of Prince William County Public Schools. The school currently ranks 332nd out of 1,111 Virginia elementary schools — placing it in the 70th percentile with a 4-star rating. That puts Springwoods solidly in the upper-middle tier of schools statewide, and slightly above its own district's overall standing.

For parents, the most encouraging news is that Springwoods outperforms both district and state averages in nearly every tested subject. Third-grade math (87% proficiency) and 4th-grade Virginia Studies (88%) are standout areas, and chronic absenteeism has fallen dramatically from 17.6% to just 8% — about half the state average. The school has also shown impressive results for specific groups: African American students rank at the 94th percentile statewide, and military-connected students rank at the 96th percentile, a remarkable improvement over the past few years. Nearby, Sonnie Penn and Westridge rank slightly higher overall, but Springwoods still beats Westridge — located just half a mile away — in 3rd-grade math and 5th-grade reading while spending about $1,200 less per student.

There are a few areas to keep an eye on. Fifth-grade math has dipped below the district average for two consecutive years, suggesting upper-elementary math support may be worth attention. Support for students with disabilities and Asian students also ranks below the statewide averages for those groups. Springwoods operates efficiently — with the lowest per-pupil spending ($9,234) and largest class sizes in its comparison group — yet still delivers strong results. With a 70% free/reduced-price lunch population and the largest enrollment among nearby schools, Springwoods is an above-average, improving school that makes good use of its resources.