B+
Above Average
79/100

Covington-Harper Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 2500 River Heritage Blvd., Dumfries, VA 22026
Overall
B+
79/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
0.6 grade levels above the U.S. average · 76th percentile in Virginia
Growth
B
Students gain 1.04 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 55th percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Virginia schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

79
Repit Score
out of 100
948
Students
enrolled
18.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%76/1000.6 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%55/100Students gain 1.04 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0); 55th percentile in Virginia (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%79/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 70% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Virginia schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +31 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Virginia. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency74% (−3 pts vs. state avg 77%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency78% (−3 pts vs. state avg 81%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Virginia state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White85%85%reading +2 pts, math -4 pts46th percentile (list)
Black72%72%reading +10 pts, math +1 pts62nd percentile (list)
Hispanic67%82%reading +5 pts, math +8 pts58th percentile (list)
Asian70%90%reading -17 pts, math -3 pts24th percentile (list)
Low-income67%77%reading +4 pts, math +3 pts58th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 2500 River Heritage Blvd.
City Dumfries
ZIP Code 22026
District 5103130
NCES School ID 510313003044
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 22026

Understanding the community around Covington-Harper Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $112,077
Per Capita Income $42,109
Poverty Rate 7.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 58.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.7%
High School or Higher 91.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $413,000
Median Rent $1,706
Owner-Occupied 68.5%
Renter-Occupied 31.5%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Covington-Harper Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.1%
Female 51.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 43.4%
Hispanic/Latino 19.3%
White 17.6%
Two or More Races 10.3%
Asian 9.2%
American Indian 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 948
Teachers (FTE) 52.8
Student:Teacher Ratio 18.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Covington-Harper Elementary?
Covington-Harper Elementary has a Repit School Score of 79 out of 100, earning a grade of B+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Covington-Harper Elementary?
Covington-Harper Elementary has 948 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.0:1.
What grades does Covington-Harper Elementary serve?
Covington-Harper Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Covington-Harper Elementary receive per student?
Covington-Harper Elementary receives $15,984 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Covington-Harper Elementary in 22026 ▼
Avg Home Value
$580,380
Avg Monthly Rent
$3,296
1-Year Change
+0.8%
% Renters
31.5%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026