School district or education agency · NCES 5103660

Stafford County Public Schools

Stafford, VA

District overview See comparisons

Students31,547

Student membership reported by NCES for 2023–24.

Schools34

operational schools · 2023–24

Students31,547

students in linked records

Latest attendance year2022–23

federal comparable series

Latest finance record$13,431

per student

District, state and country

How does this district compare?

State and national figures use the same measure and reporting period. They are weighted by students or staffing whenever the source provides a denominator.

MeasureDistrictVAUnited States

Academic standing2024

39th percentile45th percentile44th percentile

This district is 6 percentile points lower than the state figure and 5 percentile points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students chronically absent2022–23

20.7%19.1%27.8%

This district is 1.6 percentage points higher than the state figure and 7.1 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Revenue per studentFY 2023

$14,055$18,290$19,509

This district is $4,235 per student lower than the state figure and $5,454 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Spending per studentFY 2023

$13,431$16,097$15,859

This district is $2,666 per student lower than the state figure and $2,428 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Capital outlay per studentFY 2023

$1,015$1,541$1,964

This district is $526 per student lower than the state figure and $949 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Equipment spending per studentFY 2023

$302$422$336

This district is $120 per student lower than the state figure and $34 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Special-education spending per studentFY 2023

$1,834$2,392$1,793

This district is $558 per student lower than the state figure and $41 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Salaries per studentFY 2023

$8,297$9,765$8,742

This district is $1,468 per student lower than the state figure and $445 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Benefits per studentFY 2023

$3,004$3,940$3,769

This district is $936 per student lower than the state figure and $765 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Debt outstanding per studentFY 2023

$10,538$6,935$11,715

This district is $3,603 per student higher than the state figure and $1,177 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Debt retired per studentFY 2023

$629$596$869

This district is $33 per student higher than the state figure and $240 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Students per teacher2023–24

13:113:115:1

This district is about the same as the state figure and 2.0 students per teacher lower than the U.S. figure.

Students per counselor2023–24

320:1288:1376:1

This district is 32 students per counselor higher than the state figure and 56 students per counselor lower than the U.S. figure.

District staff per 1,000 students2023–24

154.1164.9138.9

This district is 10.8 staff per 1,000 students lower than the state figure and 15.2 staff per 1,000 students higher than the U.S. figure.

Instructional aides per 1,000 students2023–24

24.823.118.5

This district is 1.7 aides per 1,000 students higher than the state figure and 6.3 aides per 1,000 students higher than the U.S. figure.

School psychologists per 1,000 students2023–24

0.50.90.9

This district is 0.4 psychologists per 1,000 students lower than the state figure and 0.4 psychologists per 1,000 students lower than the U.S. figure.

Regular diplomas among completers2023–24

98.7%98.8%99.0%

This district is 0.1 percentage points lower than the state figure and 0.3 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Annual dropouts among students in grades 9–122023–24

1.7%1.9%2.6%

This district is 0.2 percentage points lower than the state figure and 0.9 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Pre-K students as a share of enrollment2023–24

1.7%2.8%2.9%

This district is 1.1 percentage points lower than the state figure and 1.2 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students learning English2021–22 · reporting schools

14.3%11.2%12.0%

This district is 3.1 percentage points higher than the state figure and 2.3 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · reporting schools

12.0%13.3%14.0%

This district is 1.3 percentage points lower than the state figure and 2.0 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students with Section 504 plans2021–22 · reporting schools

3.4%3.2%3.9%

This district is 0.3 percentage points higher than the state figure and 0.5 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Teachers reported as certified2021–22 · reporting schools

82.1%93.1%95.8%

This district is 11.0 percentage points lower than the state figure and 13.7 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment change2021–22 to 2023–24

+3.7%+1.2%+0.5%

This district is 2.5 percentage points higher than the state figure and 3.2 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students eligible for free or reduced-price meals2021–22 · valid district records

31.9%45.9%50.6%

This district is 14.0 percentage points lower than the state figure and 18.7 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students without disabilities2021–22 · matched enrollment

4.4%4.9%4.5%

This district is 0.5 percentage points lower than the state figure and 0.1 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · matched enrollment

10.4%10.6%9.0%

This district is 0.2 percentage points lower than the state figure and 1.4 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students with Section 504 plans2021–22 · matched enrollment

7.8%9.4%6.7%

This district is 1.6 percentage points lower than the state figure and 1.1 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students enrolled in district distance education2021–22 · matched enrollment

4.2%4.8%5.1%

This district is 0.6 percentage points lower than the state figure and 0.9 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

School-age children in poverty2024 Census estimate

5.8%11.0%14.4%

This district is 5.2 percentage points lower than the state figure and 8.6 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment · 2023–24

Who attends this district?

Pre-K536 students

1.7%

Kindergarten–grade 513,143 students

41.7%

Grades 6–87,177 students

22.8%

Grades 9–1210,691 students

33.9%

See enrollment for every grade

Pre-Kindergarten536

Kindergarten1,988

Grade 12,048

Grade 22,342

Grade 32,257

Grade 42,249

Grade 52,259

Grade 62,375

Grade 72,380

Grade 82,422

Grade 92,829

Grade 102,736

Grade 112,528

Grade 122,598

Students by race and ethnicity

White12,266 (38.9%)

Hispanic/Latino7,748 (24.6%)

Black or African American6,919 (21.9%)

Two or more races2,713 (8.6%)

Asian1,740 (5.5%)

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander93 (0.3%)

American Indian or Alaska Native68 (0.2%)

Final NCES Common Core of Data membership file, 2023–24. Suppressed or missing cells are not estimated.

Early learning · 2023–24

How much public pre-K is reported?

536Students enrolled in pre-K

57Pre-K teachers, full-time equivalent

9.4:1Reported pre-K students per pre-K teacher

Pre-K students as a share of district enrollment

District1.7%

VA2.8%

United States2.9%

Final NCES Common Core of Data membership and staff files, 2023–24. Enrollment shows children attending district-run public pre-K. It does not show open seats, waitlists, private providers, program hours, eligibility or the cost to families.

Current staffing · 2023–24

How many staff members support students?

4,861.7All district staff, full-time equivalent

2,365.9Teachers, full-time equivalent

98.5School counselors, full-time equivalent

15.5School psychologists, full-time equivalent

780.9Instructional aides, full-time equivalent

18Librarians and media specialists, full-time equivalent

95School administrators, full-time equivalent

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Pre-K teachers57 FTE

Kindergarten teachers40.1 FTE

Elementary teachers843 FTE

Secondary teachers1,425.8 FTE

Elementary school counselors42.5 FTE

Secondary school counselors56 FTE

Instructional coordinators225.1 FTE

District administrators64 FTE

District administrative support133 FTE

School administrative support176 FTE

Library and media support30.5 FTE

Final NCES Common Core of Data staff file, 2023–24. These are full-time-equivalent positions, not employee headcounts, vacancies or caseloads.

High-school outcomes · 2023–24

How many students completed school or dropped out?

2,533Total completers

2,501Regular diplomas

32Other state-recognized credentials

183Reported dropouts, grades 9–12

Regular diplomas among completers

District98.7%

VA98.8%

United States99.0%

Annual dropouts among students in grades 9–12

District1.7%

VA1.9%

United States2.6%

Final NCES Common Core of Data completer and dropout files, 2023–24. The dropout rate divides the reported annual grades 9–12 dropout count by complete grades 9–12 enrollment. It is not a cohort graduation rate. The diploma share describes credentials among completers and should not be read as a graduation rate.

Teachers and staff

Teacher workforce

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Graduation · 2022–23

How many students graduated within four years?

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Learning support · 2021–22 federal snapshot

How many students may need specialized support?

Counts and shares use only schools with a usable value for that measure. The reporting-school denominator prevents missing schools from being counted as zero.

14.3%Students learning English4,277 students · 30 of 30 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District14.3%

VA11.2%

U.S.12.0%

12.0%Students receiving IDEA special-education services3,594 students · 30 of 30 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District12.0%

VA13.3%

U.S.14.0%

3.4%Students with Section 504 plans1,031 students · 30 of 30 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District3.4%

VA3.2%

U.S.3.9%

1.5%English learners also receiving IDEA services449 students · 30 of 30 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District1.5%

VA1.7%

U.S.1.7%

U.S. Department of Education Civil Rights Data Collection, 2021–22. Public-use counts are privacy-protected. These figures describe the reporting year, not current enrollment, diagnoses, service quality or unmet need.

Teacher quality and early learning · 2021–22

What did the district report about teachers and preschool?

82.1%Teachers reported as certified

522Children ages 3–5 in district preschool

Teacher certification comparison

District82.1%

VA93.1%

United States95.8%

U.S. Department of Education Civil Rights Data Collection, 2021–22. Certification status is district-reported and may not match current staffing. Preschool counts cover the federal reporting year and are not a measure of available seats.

Community context · 2024

How many school-age children live in poverty?

This Census estimate provides context about families in the district. It does not measure school quality or describe every student enrolled in the district.

33,723children ages 5 to 17

1,972estimated to live in families below the poverty line

5.8%about 1 in 17 school-age children

District5.8%

VA11.0%

United States14.4%

U.S. Census Bureau Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates, 2024. The estimate covers related children ages 5 to 17 in families in poverty and uses 2024–25 district boundaries.

District geography · 2024–25

What area does this district cover?

NCES publishes a geographic boundary for traditional school districts. Charter agencies and some special-purpose agencies may not have one.

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Source: NCES EDGE School District Boundaries, school year 2024–25.

Comparable districts

Districts serving a similar student population

These peers are matched using enrollment and available student population measures. Districts in VA receive geographic preference, but a closer national match may appear when it is more comparable. Open any profile for a full comparison.

Arlington County Public SchoolsArlington, VA27,508 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1JLongmont, CO31,757 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Lake Washington School DistrictRedmond, WA30,882 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Northwest IsdFort Worth, TX30,736 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Durham Public SchoolsDurham, NC31,339 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →

Student outcomes

How are students doing?

Four views answer different questions. State test percentages show grade-level expectations; the national research trend shows change over time; graduation and dropout measures describe high-school outcomes.

Nationally comparable trend · 2019–2024

Are results improving over time?

39^thlatest estimated national standing

2019202220232024

15 percentile points lower than 2019.

Annual dropout · 2023–24

How many high-school students left during the year?

1.7%of students enrolled in grades 9–12

District1.7%

VA1.9%

U.S.2.6%

Lower is better. This annual rate is not the opposite of the graduation rate because the measures use different students and time periods.

State proficiency standards differ and should not be used for cross-state rankings. Graduation ranges and privacy protections are preserved exactly. The academic trend uses Stanford Education Data Archive estimates and is not a state proficiency percentage.

District makeup

What kinds of schools are in the district?

8Middle schools

17Elementary schools

5High schools

2Prekindergarten schools

2Not applicable schools

23Suburb setting

11Rural setting

School levels, settings and types use the NCES 2021–22 directory matched to the federal civil-rights collection.

District finances

How is the district funded, and how does it spend?

Sources of funds

Where the money comes from

Share of district revenue supplied by each level of government.

10.3%Federal

54.2%State

35.4%Local

Uses of funds

Where the money goes

Annual spending for each enrolled student.

$13,431Total current spending per student

$8,196Instruction per student

$4,665Support services per student

Revenue by source: percentages and dollars

$45.2MFederal revenue10.3% of total revenue

$237MState revenue54.2% of total revenue

$155MLocal revenue35.4% of total revenue

How operating money was used

$8,196Instructionper student

$4,665Student and instructional supportper student

$1,834Special educationper student

$998Building operations and maintenanceper student

$855Student transportationper student

$569Food servicesper student

$861Technologyper student

People costs

$258.1MSalaries$8,297 per student

$93.4MEmployee benefits$3,004 per student

Equipment, buildings and debt

$9.4MEquipmentFY 2023

$31.6MCapital outlay$1,015 per student

$20MConstructionincluded in capital outlay

$327.8MDebt outstanding at year end$10,538 per student

$89.9MNew debt issuedFY 2023

$19.6MDebt principal retiredFY 2023

$184KInterest paid on debtFY 2023

Selected federal program revenue

$2.9MTitle I$93 per student

$6.8MIDEA special education$219 per student

$350KCareer and technical education$11 per student

$10.7MChild nutrition$343 per student

What changed since FY 2022

Operating spending per student

FY 2022$12,415

FY 2023$13,431

Capital spending per student

FY 2022$642

FY 2023$1,015

Debt outstanding per student

FY 2022$8,458

FY 2023$10,538

Revenue shares and spending categories answer different questions and should not be added together. Source: NCES F-33 district finance, FY 2023.

Attendance

How has chronic absence changed?

2020–217%

2,011 of 28,898 students

2021–2216.5%

4,930 of 29,910 students

2022–2320.7%

6,323 of 30,532 students

Specialized support and security · 2021–22

What specialized roles were reported?

0Sworn law-enforcement officer FTE32 reporting schools

15Security staff FTE32 reporting schools

Staffing is reported as full-time equivalents in the 2021–22 CRDC collection.

Learning opportunities

What do district schools offer?

Algebra I5 reporting schools

Calculus5 reporting schools

Biology5 reporting schools

Chemistry5 reporting schools

Physics5 reporting schools

Computer science5 reporting schools

Advanced Placement5 reporting schools

Dual enrollment5 reporting schools

Gifted programs32 reporting schools

International Baccalaureate5 reporting schools

Athletics5 reporting schools

Shares use only schools for which the program was applicable and reported. A districtwide percentage does not guarantee availability at every grade or campus. Source: 2021–22 CRDC.

Safety and discipline

What was reported across district schools?

1,487Out-of-school suspensions30 reporting schoolsSee schools →1,074In-school suspensions30 reporting schoolsSee schools →183Law-enforcement referrals30 reporting schoolsSee schools →0School-related arrests30 reporting schoolsSee schools →9Physical restraint1 reporting schoolsSee schools →

Counts are from the 2021–22 CRDC collection. Open a measure to see the schools behind the district total.

Technology and safety · 2021–22

What access and incident data is available?

100%Schools reporting Wi-Fi32 reporting schools

100%Schools reporting fiber32 reporting schools

32Student devices reported32 reporting schools

Technology and incident figures are from the 2021–22 CRDC collection. Device counts describe the reporting year, not current inventory.

Six questions parents ask

What the available data says

Each answer shows its reporting year and opens a deeper comparison. Missing and suppressed results are never shown as zero.

Are students making academic progress?4 years of resultsLatest research estimate: 2024Explore and compare →Are students missing too much school?20.7% chronically absent2022–23 · 30,532 students measuredExplore and compare →Is the district improving?Declined overallCompare the earliest and latest available yearsExplore and compare →Where are student-group gaps largest?No comparable group resultSuppressed or unavailableExplore and compare →How much does the district spend?$13,431current spending per studentExplore and compare →Does the district have enough support staff?320:1 counselor ratioStudents per counselor in the 2023–24 federal staffing fileExplore and compare →

Data status

8 of 8 national data layers are matched to this NCES district ID. Identity and school counts use NCES records. Academic estimates use SEDA, attendance uses EDFacts, finance uses NCES F-33, staffing and enrollment use 2023–24 NCES CCD where available, teacher certification, preschool and policy fields use the 2021–22 CRDC, and community poverty context uses Census SAIPE. Four-year graduation rates use 2022–23 EDFacts. Every detailed view preserves its reporting year.

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