Covington-Harper Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5

2500 River Heritage Blvd, Dumfries, VA

Potomac Shores Neighborhood

Prince William County Public Schools

948 Students

B+

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
18:1

Math Proficiency
63%

Reading Proficiency
72%

Annual Tuition
$0

B+

Academics

A-

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

72%

Math Proficiency

63%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

18:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

13.2%

Test Scores

Equity

Student Progress

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

365:1

Student Diversity

Male

51.3%

Female

48.7%

Black

45.2%

Hispanic

19.3%

White

17.9%

Two or more races

9.1%

Asian or Pacific Islander

Native American

<1%

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

<1%

School Rankings

#17 Most Diverse Public ES in Virginia

Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

1.0 parent

9/12/2025

Worst school ever!! My son is in kindergarten goes to this school has special needs but instead of supporting him and putting him in the program he qualifies for the school but they think the only solution is suspension. He’s just a little kid who needs help not punishment. Everyday they call me to...

5.0 parent

5/23/2024

Our son has been attending Covington-Harper Elementary since kindergarten, and we couldn't be happier with the experience. From the very beginning, the school has provided a nurturing and supportive environment that has fostered his love for learning.The teachers at Covington-Harper are exceptional,...

5.0 parent

8/15/2023

We loved this school. My son made progress in his academics and was well supported by his teachers. He bonded with his amazing teachers. They were very communicative with parents and did a lot of great activities for the kids.

2.0 parent

5/23/2023

Five trailers to cover the basketball courts. We should be adding play structures, not trailers. This admin had no idea how to to advocate for a school and its students and neighborhood.

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Virginia Prince William County Dumfries 22026 Potomac Shores

Covington-Harper Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Dumfries, VA and is served by the Prince William County Public Schools in Virginia. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 948 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 63% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 72% are proficient in reading. Covington-Harper Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $763,825. Discover additional schools in the area, like Potomac High School, Saint John Paul the Great Catholic High School, Potomac Shores Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Dumfries has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Covington-Harper Elementary School.

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