Winding Creek Elementary

840 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Winding Creek Elementary, located in Stafford, Virginia, serves as a prominent educational hub within the Stafford County Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic excellence and the social-emotional development of its students. By integrating a comprehensive curriculum with modern teaching strategies, Winding Creek aims to prepare its diverse student body for future success while encouraging a lifelong love of learning.

Beyond its academic focus, Winding Creek Elementary is known for being a cornerstone of the local community. The school benefits from an active parent-teacher association and a strong sense of school spirit, often hosting events that bridge the gap between classroom learning and family involvement. With its emphasis on character education and a collaborative atmosphere, the school strives to create a safe, engaging, and innovative space where every child is empowered to reach their full potential.

840

Total Students

54.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Winding Creek Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	296
Hispanic	184
Black	199
Asian	86
Two or More	72
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
296 (35.2%)
Black
199 (23.7%)
Hispanic
184 (21.9%)
Asian
86 (10.2%)
Two or More
72 (8.6%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)
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:	Stafford County Public Schools
Phone:	(540)658-6400
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	840
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	263
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	31

* 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

Kindergarten 128

Grade 1 116

Grade 2 133

Grade 3 158

Grade 4 154

Grade 5 151

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Winding Creek Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	128
Grade 1	116
Grade 2	133
Grade 3	158
Grade 4	154
Grade 5	151

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Winding Creek Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	423	50.4%
Male	417	49.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)