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.
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

Student Demographics for Covington-Harper Elementary
Demographic Student Count
White161
Hispanic204
Black462
Asian96
Two or More101
American Indian1
  • Black
    462 (45.1%)
  • Hispanic
    204 (19.9%)
  • White
    161 (15.7%)
  • Two or More
    101 (9.9%)
  • Asian
    96 (9.4%)
  • American Indian
    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: (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Covington-Harper Elementary
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten30
Kindergarten146
Grade 1158
Grade 2174
Grade 3174
Grade 4182
Grade 5161
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Covington-Harper Elementary
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female51750.4%
Male50849.6%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)