How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Cougar Elementary | Signal Hill Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Manassas Park, VA | Manassas, VA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 857 | 807 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.8:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 82.4% | 69.8% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Cougar Elementary | Signal Hill Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,025 | $15,373 |
| District | Manassas Park City Schools | Prince William County Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Cougar Elementary | Signal Hill Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7.2% | 33.6% |
| African American | 7.5% | 12.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 72.3% | 34.2% |
| Asian | 7.5% | 11.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Multiracial | 5.3% | 7.7% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Cougar Elementary | Signal Hill Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 280:1 | 346:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 30.4% | 12.2% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 1 | 1 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.