- Enrollment
- 2,956
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bristow, VA
Bristow Run Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Bristow Run Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510313001867
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bristow Run Elementary earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Virginia schools.
- #2 of 5
- schools in Bristow · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.6:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 20.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Bristow Run Elementary has class sizes larger than 77% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bristow Run Elementary ranks #2 of 5 schools in Bristow, VA.
School address
District: Prince William County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510313001867 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Bristow Run Elementary held near 595 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.8 → 36.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 510313001867 · Bristow, VA Other · MID · TRAD
562 enr · 15.6:1 · 20.4% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Charles J. Colgan Sr. High (2,956 students)
Bristow Run Elementary held near 595 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.8 → 36.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Bristow Run Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Charles J. Col
Charles J. Colgan Sr. High
2,956 students
- Woodbridge Hig
Woodbridge High
2,898 students
- Osbourn Park H
Osbourn Park High
2,661 students
- Gainesville Hi
Gainesville High
2,648 students
- Gar-Field High
Gar-Field High
2,524 students
- This school 562
Bristow Run Elementary
562 students
What this shows Bristow Run Elementary reports 562 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bristow Run Elementary compares
Bristow Run Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▲ 12% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.4% | ▼ 65% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 562 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
562
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in Virginia - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,373
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 281 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 45.2%
Hispanic or Latino 19.2%
Asian 16.9%
African American 9.4%
Two or More 9.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 45.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.3, Bristow Run Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Prince William County Public Schools reports $15,373 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bristow Run Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles J. Colgan Sr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodbridge High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Osbourn Park High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gainesville High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gar-Field High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bristow Run Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,898
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,661
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 2,648
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,524
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools in Bristow
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Piney Branch Elementary
Standard public school
760 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Chris Yung Elementary
Standard public school
719 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Victory Elementary
Standard public school
661 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Cedar Point Elementary
Standard public school
510 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~562 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bristow Run Elementary
How many students attend Bristow Run Elementary?
Bristow Run Elementary has 562 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bristow, VA. CCD year-over-year: 614 (2022-23) → 595 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bristow Run Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bristow Run Elementary is 15.6:1, which is 12% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bristow Run Elementary?
20.4% of students at Bristow Run Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bristow Run Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Bristow Run Elementary is White at 45.2% of enrollment, in Bristow, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bristow Run Elementary?
Bristow Run Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bristow Run Elementary rank among schools in Bristow?
By Resource Investment Index, Bristow Run Elementary ranks #2 of 5 schools in Bristow, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bristow on the city page.
What other schools are in Prince William County Public Schools?
Besides Bristow Run Elementary, Prince William County Public Schools also operates Charles J. Colgan Sr. High (2,956 students), Woodbridge High (2,898 students), and Osbourn Park High (2,661 students). See the Prince William County Public Schools district page for the complete list.