Mary Williams Elementary

3100 Panther Pride Drive
Dumfries, VA 22026

williamses.pwcs.edu/

669 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Mary Williams Elementary School, located in Dumfries, Virginia, is a vibrant educational institution serving the Prince William County Public Schools district. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where students are encouraged to reach their full academic potential. With a curriculum that emphasizes foundational literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond.

The school community is defined by its "Panther Pride," a spirit that emphasizes school identity, mutual respect, and collaborative engagement among students, staff, and families. Beyond the core classroom instruction, Mary Williams Elementary often focuses on cultivating a sense of belonging through various school-wide initiatives and programs that celebrate student achievements and cultural diversity. By maintaining a focus on both high academic standards and the holistic well-being of its students, the school serves as a central hub for the Dumfries community.

669

Total Students

42.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mary Williams Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	98
Hispanic	186
Black	230
Asian	116
Two or More	36
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Black
230 (34.4%)
Hispanic
186 (27.8%)
Asian
116 (17.3%)
White
98 (14.6%)
Two or More
36 (5.4%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Prince William County Public Schools
Phone:	(703)445-8376
Website:	http://williamses.pwcs.edu/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	669
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	474
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 44

Kindergarten 102

Grade 1 90

Grade 2 113

Grade 3 106

Grade 4 110

Grade 5 104

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Mary Williams Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	44
Kindergarten	102
Grade 1	90
Grade 2	113
Grade 3	106
Grade 4	110
Grade 5	104

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Mary Williams Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	315	47.1%
Male	354	52.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)