Sharon C. McAuliffe Elementary

13540 Princedale Dr
Woodbridge, VA 22193

mcauliffees.pwcs.edu/

379 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Sharon C. McAuliffe Elementary School, located in Woodbridge, Virginia, is part of the Prince William County Public Schools system. Named in honor of Christa McAuliffe—the teacher who famously perished in the Space Shuttle Challenger mission—the school reflects her legacy of dedication to education and inspiration. It serves a diverse student population in the Woodbridge area, focusing on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community engagement.

The school is known for its commitment to providing a well-rounded education, often incorporating programs designed to meet the varied needs of its student body, including those in early childhood and special education. With a mission rooted in the "Striving for Excellence" motto, the faculty and staff work closely with local families to cultivate a collaborative school culture. By utilizing the facilities at its Princedale Drive location, the school provides various extracurricular activities and academic resources intended to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

379

Total Students

27.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sharon C. McAuliffe Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	60
Hispanic	202
Black	56
Asian	40
Two or More	17
American Indian	4

Hispanic
202 (53.3%)
White
60 (15.8%)
Black
56 (14.8%)
Asian
40 (10.6%)
Two or More
17 (4.5%)
American Indian
4 (1.1%)

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)680-7270
Website:	http://mcauliffees.pwcs.edu/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	379
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	265
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

Kindergarten 65

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 76

Grade 4 63

Grade 5 66

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Sharon C. McAuliffe Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	65
Grade 1	62
Grade 2	47
Grade 3	76
Grade 4	63
Grade 5	66

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Sharon C. McAuliffe Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	174	45.9%
Male	205	54.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)