Serving 410 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Garland R. Quarles 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 45-49% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (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 67% 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: 410 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Garland R. Quarles Elementary School's student population of 410 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
410 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
Garland R. Quarles 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 Garland R. Quarles Elementary School is 0.67, 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
#1569 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-54%
69%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
8%
Hispanic
46%
20%
Black
8%
21%
White
33%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Garland R. Quarles Elementary School's ranking?
Garland R. Quarles Elementary School is ranked #1569 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Garland R. Quarles Elementary School often compared to?
Garland R. Quarles Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Frederick Douglass Elementary School, John Kerr Elementary School, Virginia Avenue Charlotte Dehart Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Garland R. Quarles Elementary School?
410 students attend Garland R. Quarles Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Garland R. Quarles Elementary School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Garland R. Quarles Elementary School?
Garland R. Quarles Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Garland R. Quarles Elementary School offer ?
Garland R. Quarles Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Garland R. Quarles Elementary School part of?
Garland R. Quarles Elementary School is part of Winchester City School District.
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