Enrollment
562
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.4%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
-65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bristow Run Elementary compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bristow Run Elementary
Bristow Run Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Bristow, Virginia, enrolling 562 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 20.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 562 students, its enrollment sits close to the Virginia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Against 276 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #65.
Its student body is led by White (45%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 71/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 281 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
10.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Bristow's public schools, it stands alongside Piney Branch Elementary (760 students): Bristow Run Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.6:1 vs 16.9:1).
Prince William County Public Schools also operates Charles J. Colgan Sr. High (2,956 students) and Woodbridge High (2,898 students) alongside Bristow Run Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bristow Run Elementary compares
Bristow Run Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,913
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $14,649
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Prince William County Public Schools, which includes Bristow Run Elementary.
$13,913
Per student
-5%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.2%
State 44.1%
Federal 8.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,956
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~562 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Bristow Run Elementary a good school?
Bristow Run Elementary earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Virginia schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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