Enrollment
510
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bristow, VA
Cedar Point Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Cedar Point Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510313002304
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cedar Point Elementary earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Virginia schools.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Bristow · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.5:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 17.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Cedar Point Elementary has class sizes larger than 76% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cedar Point Elementary ranks #1 of 5 schools in Bristow, VA.
School address
District: Prince William County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510313002304 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.8%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
-69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cedar Point Elementary compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cedar Point Elementary
Cedar Point Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Bristow, Virginia, enrolling 510 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 17.8% free-meal eligibility runs 69% below the Virginia average.
With 510 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 228 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #27.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 255 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Bristow's public schools, it stands alongside Piney Branch Elementary (760 students): Cedar Point Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.5:1 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 Cedar Point 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 Cedar Point Elementary compares
Cedar Point 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 12% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.8% | ▼ 69% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 510 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
510
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
17.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 76% in Virginia - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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 255 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 52.0%
Hispanic or Latino 17.5%
Asian 14.3%
African American 7.8%
Two or More 7.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 52.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.6, Cedar Point 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 Cedar Point 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 Cedar Point 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 Cedar Point 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
Bristow Run Elementary
Standard public school
562 students 15.6:1 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 (~510 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Cedar Point Elementary
How many students attend Cedar Point Elementary?
Cedar Point Elementary has 510 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bristow, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cedar Point Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cedar Point Elementary is 15.5:1, 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 Cedar Point Elementary?
17.8% of students at Cedar Point Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cedar Point Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Cedar Point Elementary is White at 52.0% of enrollment, in Bristow, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cedar Point Elementary?
Cedar Point Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (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 Cedar Point Elementary rank among schools in Bristow?
By Resource Investment Index, Cedar Point Elementary ranks #1 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 Cedar Point Elementary a good school?
Cedar Point Elementary earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% 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 Cedar Point 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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