Potomac Elementary
Dahlgren, VA · Elementary School
Performance Overview
About This School
Potomac Elementary is a elementary school located in Dahlgren, Virginia. The school serves 533 students.
With a DataScore of 57/100 (C), Potomac Elementary performs at the state average for Virginia. Performance has been relatively stable over the past three years.
30% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which is factored into the resource access component of the DataScore.
Frequently Asked Questions
Potomac Elementary has a DataScore of 57/100 (Grade C), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Potomac Elementary has 533 students enrolled. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.8:1.
Potomac Elementary has been relatively stable over the past three years with a 3-year growth score of +2.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
Potomac Elementary is part of the King George County Public Schools in Dahlgren, Virginia. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.