Manassas Park City Public Schools

Manassas Park, Virginia — 4 schools

3,434
Total Enrollment
4
Schools
$14,412
Per-Pupil Spending
High, Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Manassas Park City Public Schools operates 4 public schools serving 3,434 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Virginia. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 high, 1 other, 1 middle, 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 3,392 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Manassas Park city County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $14,412 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 27.9% local, 61.7% state, and 10.4% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $81,448 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 42/100, ranked #86 of 131 in Virginia against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 4 schools offering Advanced Placement (18 AP courses district-wide), a 282.5:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 24.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 70.8% Hispanic or Latino, 9.8% White, 7.0% African American across the district's schools.

Manassas Park High accounts for 31.5% of all Manassas Park City Public Schools student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Manassas Park City Public Schools-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Manassas Park City Public Schools has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 74.7% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

Manassas Park City Public Schools student-counselor ratio is 283:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Manassas Park City Public Schools is typically wider than the Manassas Park City Public Schools-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Manassas Park City Public Schools chronic absenteeism rate is 24.3% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Manassas Park City Public Schools is typically wider than the Manassas Park City Public Schools-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

10.4%
Federal
61.7%
State
27.9%
Local

Funding Equity

42
Equity Score
86 / 131
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Manassas Park city county, where this district is located.

$1,953
Studio/mo
$2,015
1 BR/mo
$2,246
2 BR/mo
$2,835
3 BR/mo
$3,332
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$81,448
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 4 schools in Manassas Park City Public Schools.

White 9.8%
Hispanic or Latino 70.8%
African American 7.0%
Asian 6.6%
Multiracial 5.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 4
Schools with AP
18 AP courses total
282.5:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
24.3%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Manassas Park City Public Schools

School Enrollment
Manassas Park High
1,070
Cougar Elementary
857
Manassas Park Middle
753
Manassas Park Elementary
712

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Manassas Park City Public Schools?

Manassas Park City Public Schools has 4 schools, including 1 high, 1 other, 1 middle, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 3,434 students.

How much does Manassas Park City Public Schools spend per student?

Manassas Park City Public Schools spends $14,412 per student. The district has an equity score of 42/100, ranking #86 in Virginia.

What is the average teacher salary in Manassas Park City Public Schools?

The average teacher salary in Manassas Park City Public Schools is $81,448 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Manassas Park City Public Schools?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Manassas Park city County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Manassas Park City Public Schools?

Manassas Park City Public Schools students are 70.8% Hispanic or Latino, 9.8% White, 7.0% African American, 6.6% Asian, averaged across 4 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Manassas Park City Public Schools?

Manassas Park City Public Schools has an equity score of 42/100, ranking #86 out of 131 districts in Virginia. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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