Covington-Harper Elementary
1,025 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Covington-Harper Elementary School is a modern public school located in the River Heritage community of Dumfries, Virginia, serving students in Prince William County. Opened in 2017, the school was designed to accommodate the growing population in the area and features contemporary facilities meant to foster a collaborative and engaging learning environment. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and inclusivity, providing a range of programs tailored to support a diverse student body as they progress through their foundational elementary years.
As a community-focused institution, Covington-Harper emphasizes the importance of the partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding neighborhood. The school’s mission centers on empowering students to become critical thinkers and responsible citizens through a balanced curriculum that incorporates both rigorous academics and character development. By leveraging modern technology and a supportive administrative approach, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond while maintaining a welcoming, safe, and vibrant campus culture.
As a community-focused institution, Covington-Harper emphasizes the importance of the partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding neighborhood. The school’s mission centers on empowering students to become critical thinkers and responsible citizens through a balanced curriculum that incorporates both rigorous academics and character development. By leveraging modern technology and a supportive administrative approach, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond while maintaining a welcoming, safe, and vibrant campus culture.
1,025
Total Students
54.3
Full-Time Teachers
18.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
70.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 161 |
| Hispanic | 204 |
| Black | 462 |
| Asian | 96 |
| Two or More | 101 |
| American Indian | 1 |
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Black462 (45.1%)
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Hispanic204 (19.9%)
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White161 (15.7%)
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Two or More101 (9.9%)
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Asian96 (9.4%)
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American Indian1 (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: | (571)466-4500 |
| Website: | http://covington-harperes.pwcs.edu/ |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 5th |
| Total Students: | 1,025 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 54.3 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 18.9 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 720 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
30
Kindergarten
146
Grade 1
158
Grade 2
174
Grade 3
174
Grade 4
182
Grade 5
161
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 30 |
| Kindergarten | 146 |
| Grade 1 | 158 |
| Grade 2 | 174 |
| Grade 3 | 174 |
| Grade 4 | 182 |
| Grade 5 | 161 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 517 | 50.4% |
| Male | 508 | 49.6% |
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