Westridge Elementary

12400 Knightsbridge Dr
Woodbridge, VA 22192

westridgees.pwcs.edu/

642 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Westridge Elementary School, located in the Lake Ridge area of Woodbridge, Virginia, is a public school serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. Part of the Prince William County Public Schools (PWCS) system, the school is situated within a residential neighborhood and is well-regarded for its focus on fostering a supportive and community-oriented learning environment. It serves a diverse student body and emphasizes a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to meet the developmental needs of elementary-aged children.

Beyond core academics, Westridge Elementary places a strong value on student engagement and character development. The school frequently promotes programs that encourage community involvement, physical fitness, and the arts, aiming to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond. With its convenient location on Knightsbridge Drive, the school acts as a central hub for local families, maintaining strong partnerships between teachers, parents, and the surrounding Woodbridge community to enhance the overall educational experience.

642

Total Students

39.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Westridge Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	242
Hispanic	108
Black	136
Asian	92
Two or More	61
Pacific Islander	3

White
242 (37.7%)
Black
136 (21.2%)
Hispanic
108 (16.8%)
Asian
92 (14.3%)
Two or More
61 (9.5%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.5%)

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)590-3711
Website:	http://westridgees.pwcs.edu/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	642
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	451
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 2

Kindergarten 95

Grade 1 89

Grade 2 91

Grade 3 110

Grade 4 121

Grade 5 134

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Westridge Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	2
Kindergarten	95
Grade 1	89
Grade 2	91
Grade 3	110
Grade 4	121
Grade 5	134

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Westridge Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	308	48%
Male	334	52%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)