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T. Clay Wood Elementary

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T. Clay Wood Elementary ranks 129 th of 1110 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public, Magnet Grades PK, KG-5

129^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,110 Virginia Elementary Schools

Better than 88% of Virginia elementary schools

Summary

T. Clay Wood Elementary is a high-performing public magnet elementary school in Nokesville, Virginia, serving 778 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Prince William County Public Schools district, which is ranked 42 out of 129 school districts in the state.

T. Clay Wood Elementary consistently ranks among the top 10% of Virginia elementary schools, with impressive academic achievement across all grade levels and subject areas. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates in Mathematics, English Reading, and Science were significantly higher than the district and state averages, with some grades reaching over 90% proficiency. The school's performance on the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) tests is particularly noteworthy, with many grade levels ranking in the top 10-20% of Virginia elementary schools. T. Clay Wood Elementary also excels in supporting the academic achievement of diverse student groups, with its African American, Hispanic, and English Language Learner students consistently ranking in the top 10-40% of Virginia elementary schools in their respective categories.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Suella G. Ellis Elementary, George P. Mullen Elementary, and Chris Yung Elementary, T. Clay Wood Elementary consistently outperforms them in academic achievement, with significantly higher proficiency rates in core subject areas. The school's performance is further highlighted by its comparisons to other high-performing schools in the Prince William County Public Schools district, such as Piney Branch Elementary and Glenkirk Elementary, which demonstrate similar levels of academic excellence.

754

Students ?

19.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,442

Per pupil spending ?

21.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

10600 Kettle Run Road
Nokesville, VA 20109

(703) 594-3990

District: Prince William County Public Schools

Students who attend T. Clay Wood Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	E.H. Marsteller Middle
High:	Patriot High

Racial breakdown:

White:

50.9%

Hispanic:

17.9%

African American:

10.7%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 96th percentile in 2015 → 88th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Virginia average (87% vs 71% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 12% of Virginia elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Prince William County Public Schools

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 8 percentile points since 2015

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school87%

District avg76%

Virginia avg71%

129^th of 1,110

Virginia public elementary schools ?

Top 12%▼ down 8 pts since 2015

From top 4% (2015) to top 12% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

9^th of 65Elementary Schools in the Prince William County Public Schools

42^nd of 129Prince William County Public Schools among Virginia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	84.7	129 of 1110	88.4%	★★★★☆
2024	86.8	93 of 1114	91.7%	★★★★★
2023	90.8	45 of 1114	96.0%	★★★★★
2022	86.7	104 of 1109	90.6%	★★★★★
2021	87.3	118 of 1103	89.3%	★★★★☆
2019	77.8	204 of 1105	81.5%	★★★★☆
2018	80.3	150 of 1097	86.3%	★★★★☆
2017	83.0	108 of 1099	90.2%	★★★★★
2016	84.5	80 of 1096	92.7%	★★★★★
2015	87.0	41 of 1100	96.3%	★★★★★
2014	86.4	74 of 1110	93.3%	★★★★★

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	92.7	13 of 579	97.8%	★★★★★
2024	90.0	26 of 588	95.6%	★★★★★
2023	94.2	12 of 579	97.9%	★★★★★

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	59.8	118 of 249	52.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	55.6	128 of 238	46.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	77.4	33 of 230	85.7%	★★★★☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2024	69.0	90 of 355	74.6%	★★★★☆
2023	71.0	72 of 324	77.8%	★★★★☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	76.5	63 of 326	80.7%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	86.0	92 of 1096	91.6%	★★★★★
2024	84.0	121 of 1098	89.0%	★★★★☆
2023	90.6	34 of 1100	96.9%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	88.2	38 of 606	93.7%	★★★★★
2024	93.5	16 of 580	97.2%	★★★★★
2023	86.7	41 of 564	92.7%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	74.0	204 of 1046	80.5%	★★★★☆
2024	81.6	99 of 1036	90.4%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	79.8	207 of 1093	81.1%	★★★★☆
2024	86.3	82 of 1101	92.6%	★★★★★
2023	87.9	64 of 1093	94.1%	★★★★★

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	65.3	96 of 271	64.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	33.6	177 of 247	28.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	79.9	39 of 245	84.1%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	72.3	239 of 973	75.4%	★★★★☆
2024	78.5	140 of 979	85.7%	★★★★☆
2023	86.3	49 of 984	95.0%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

African American (2025)98th percentile+9 vs school

Hispanic (2025)94th percentile+5 vs school

Female (2025)92nd percentile+3 vs school

Male (2025)81st percentile-7 vs school

English Language Learner (2025)81st percentile-8 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)80th percentile-8 vs school

White (2025)75th percentile-13 vs school

Disabled (2024)75th percentile-17 vs school

Multi-racial (2025)65th percentile-24 vs school

Asian (2025)53rd percentile-36 vs school

By subject vs Virginia (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics90%+18 vs state

English Reading87%+17 vs state

Science85%+16 vs state

VA Studies81%+13 vs state

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by a parent
Monday, August 27, 2018

Excellent team of educators! I am a teacher, and I can say with certainty that this is THE best elementary school in the county. The kids come home feeling loved and understood. It's a great feeling for me to know my kids are with such caring adults! Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				SOL Algebra I (2025)		SOL Mathematics (2025)						SOL Science (2025)		SOL English Reading (2025)						SOL Civics and Economics (2025)	SOL VA Studies (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SOL Algebra I 7th Grade	SOL Algebra I 8th Grade	SOL Mathematics 3rd Grade	SOL Mathematics 4th Grade	SOL Mathematics 5th Grade	SOL Mathematics 6th Grade	SOL Mathematics 7th Grade	SOL Mathematics 8th Grade	SOL Science 5th Grade	SOL Science 8th Grade	SOL English Reading 3rd Grade	SOL English Reading 4th Grade	SOL English Reading 5th Grade	SOL English Reading 6th Grade	SOL English Reading 7th Grade	SOL English Reading 8th Grade	SOL Civics and Economics 8th Grade	SOL VA Studies 4th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
T. Clay Wood Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	10600 Kettle Run Road	Nokesville	20109	Prince William County	Prince William County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(703) 594-3990	754	38	19.6	21.6%	384 (50.9%)	81 (10.7%)	135 (17.9%)	80 (10.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	73 (9.7%)	84.7	129^th of 1110 public elementary schools	88.4%		86.8	93^rd of 1114 public elementary schools	91.7%	36			91.2	89.5	90.1				84.6		89.8	86.0	86.3					80.9	$10,442	$198	$10,245
Cedar Point Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	12601 Braemar Parkway	Bristow	20136	Prince William County	Prince William County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(703) 365-0963	510	34	14.9	23.5%	265 (52.0%)	40 (7.8%)	89 (17.5%)	73 (14.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	40 (7.8%)	82.8	167^th of 1110 public elementary schools	85.0%		85.9	105^th of 1114 public elementary schools	90.6%	62			84.8	90.5	90.4				80.8		81.0	86.2	88.5					84.0	$12,272	$200	$12,072
The Nokesville School	Public, Magnet	K-8	12375 Aden Road	Nokesville	20181	Prince William County	Prince William County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(571) 781-3040	1,202	75	16.0	28.7%	714 (59.4%)	45 (3.7%)	279 (23.2%)	63 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.2%)	98 (8.2%)	70.4	348^th of 1110 public elementary schools	68.6%		74.6	290^th of 1114 public elementary schools	74.0%	58	100.0	100.0	81.8	85.5	78.1	73.3	58.9	53.5	76.0	72.7	72.7	75.9	81.4	80.4	89.3	74.0	81.3	85.5	$9,735	$140	$9,595
Victory Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	12001 Tygart Lake Drive	Bristow	20136	Prince William County	Prince William County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(703) 257-0356	661	39	16.7	69.7%	249 (37.7%)	107 (16.2%)	143 (21.6%)	94 (14.2%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.6%)	63 (9.5%)	80.4	209^th of 1110 public elementary schools	81.2%		75.4	274^th of 1114 public elementary schools	75.4%	65			82.5	93.1	84.0				81.9		75.7	88.0	81.9					95.5	$10,517	$376	$10,141
Bristow Run Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	8990 Worthington Dr	Bristow	20136	Prince William County	Prince William County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(703) 753-7741	562	34	16.5	28.6%	254 (45.2%)	53 (9.4%)	108 (19.2%)	95 (16.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	51 (9.1%)	78.5	242^nd of 1110 public elementary schools	78.2%		82.6	164^th of 1114 public elementary schools	85.3%	78			79.4	86.3	89.0				84.4		80.2	83.0	80.6					85.2	$11,723	$186	$11,537
Chris Yung Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	12612 Fog Light Way	Bristow	20136	Prince William County	Prince William County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(571) 598-3500	719	45	15.9	70.8%	201 (28.0%)	130 (18.1%)	231 (32.1%)	98 (13.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	57 (7.9%)	57.7	509^th of 1110 public elementary schools	54.1%		54	572^nd of 1114 public elementary schools	48.7%	63			71.1	68.8	83.6				81.3		64.6	70.3	80.2					69.6	$10,443	$181	$10,262
Piney Branch Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	8301 Linton Hall Road	Bristow	20136	Prince William County	Prince William County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(571) 261-5300	760	43	17.5	21.4%	364 (47.9%)	56 (7.4%)	113 (14.9%)	149 (19.6%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.3%)	73 (9.6%)	80.8	201^st of 1110 public elementary schools	81.9%		83	152^nd of 1114 public elementary schools	86.4%	49			88.1	85.5	84.9				84.1		76.9	87.6	87.1					82.5	$10,189	$145	$10,043
Glenkirk Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	8584 Sedge Wren Drive	Gainesville	20155	Prince William County	Prince William County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(703) 753-1702	554	31	17.6	18.2%	266 (48.0%)	44 (7.9%)	49 (8.8%)	129 (23.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	66 (11.9%)	90.5	42^nd of 1110 public elementary schools	96.2%		89.7	52^nd of 1114 public elementary schools	95.3%	10			94.4	94.9	93.3				86.7		92.0	92.9	88.6					92.9	$11,875	$205	$11,670
George Carr Round Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	10100 Hastings Dr	Manassas	20110	Manassas city	Manassas City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(571) 377-6400	512	32	16.0	88.9%	80 (15.6%)	51 (10.0%)	320 (62.5%)	29 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (6.3%)	10.8	1018^th of 1110 public elementary schools	8.3%		45.7	663^rd of 1114 public elementary schools	40.5%	355			49.4	56.9							45.6	50.9						47.7	$14,802	$786	$14,016
Suella G. Ellis Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	10400 Kim Graham Lane	Manassas	20109	Prince William County	Prince William County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(703) 365-0287	403	29	14.0	71.2%	42 (10.4%)	27 (6.7%)	288 (71.5%)	34 (8.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.0%)	23.6	889^th of 1110 public elementary schools	19.9%		31.9	810^th of 1114 public elementary schools	27.3%	79			58.3	35.6	68.3				66.1		60.3	40.7	61.0					45.5	$15,557	$1,070	$14,486

Frequently Asked Questions about T. Clay Wood Elementary

What district is T. Clay Wood Elementary in?

Prince William County Public Schools

What is the racial makeup of T. Clay Wood Elementary?

Students at T. Clay Wood Elementary are 51% White, 18% Hispanic, 11% African American, 11% Asian, 10% Two or more races.

How many students attend T. Clay Wood Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 754 students attended T. Clay Wood Elementary.

Is T. Clay Wood Elementary a good school?

T. Clay Wood Elementary ranks 129^th of 1110 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of T. Clay Wood Elementary attend?

Students who attend T. Clay Wood Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : E.H. Marsteller Middle
High : Patriot High

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