Potowmack Elementary School

46465 Esterbrook Pkwy
Sterling, VA 20165
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4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 582 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Potowmack Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 582 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : Bottom 50% in VA
  • : 64% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Potowmack Elementary School's student population of 582 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
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Total Students
582 students
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Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
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School Rankings

Potowmack Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Potowmack Elementary School is 0.70, 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.
This School
State Level (VA)
#1185 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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64%
68%
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(20-21)
60-64%
69%
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(20-21)
40-49%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
8%
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Hispanic
46%
19%
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Black
10%
22%
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White
27%
44%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.70
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Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
55%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
8%
2%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Potowmack Elementary School's ranking?
Potowmack Elementary School is ranked #1185 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Potowmack Elementary School often compared to?
Potowmack Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Horizon Elementary School, Sugarland Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Potowmack Elementary School?
582 students attend Potowmack Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Potowmack Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Potowmack Elementary School?
Potowmack Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Potowmack Elementary School offer ?
Potowmack Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Potowmack Elementary School part of?
Potowmack Elementary School is part of Loudoun County Public Schools.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 582 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 64% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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