Serving 556 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Richard C. Haydon Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 556 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Richard C. Haydon Elementary School's student population of 556 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
556 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Rankings
Richard C. Haydon Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Richard C. Haydon Elementary School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1686 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35-39%
69%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Asian
3%
8%
Hispanic
73%
20%
Black
7%
21%
White
11%
44%
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Richard C. Haydon Elementary School's ranking?
Richard C. Haydon Elementary School is ranked #1686 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Richard C. Haydon Elementary School often compared to?
Richard C. Haydon Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Weems Elementary School, Bennett Elementary School, Pennington Traditional by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Richard C. Haydon Elementary School?
556 students attend Richard C. Haydon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Richard C. Haydon Elementary School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Richard C. Haydon Elementary School?
Richard C. Haydon Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Richard C. Haydon Elementary School offer ?
Richard C. Haydon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Richard C. Haydon Elementary School part of?
Richard C. Haydon Elementary School is part of Manassas City School District.
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