- Enrollment
- 1,070
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Manassas Park, VA
Cougar Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Cougar Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510239002292
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cougar Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Virginia schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Manassas Park · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 74.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Cougar Elementary has class sizes larger than 77% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cougar Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Manassas Park, VA.
School address
District: Manassas Park City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510239002292 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Cougar Elementary held near 828 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 55.0 → 57.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 510239002292 · Manassas Park, VA Other · MID · TRAD
857 enr · 15.6:1 · 74.8% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Manassas Park High (1,070 students)
Cougar Elementary held near 828 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 55.0 → 57.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Cougar Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Manassas Park
Manassas Park High
1,070 students
- This school
Cougar Elementary
857 students
- Manassas Park
Manassas Park Middle
753 students
- Manassas Park
Manassas Park Elementary
712 students
What this shows Cougar Elementary reports 857 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cougar Elementary compares
Cougar 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 | 74.8% | ▲ 30% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 857 | top 20% | - | - |
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.
857
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
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
23.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,025
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 286 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 72.3%
African American 7.5%
Asian 7.5%
White 7.2%
Two or More 5.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.8, Cougar Elementary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
District finance for Manassas Park City Public Schools reports $15,025 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cougar Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manassas Park High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Manassas Park Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Manassas Park Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cougar Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 753
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~857 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cougar Elementary
How many students attend Cougar Elementary?
Cougar Elementary has 857 students enrolled. It is a public school in Manassas Park, VA. CCD year-over-year: 833 (2022-23) → 828 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cougar Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cougar 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 Cougar Elementary?
74.8% of students at Cougar Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cougar Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Cougar Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 72.3% of enrollment, in Manassas Park, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cougar Elementary?
Cougar Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Cougar Elementary rank among public schools in Manassas Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Cougar Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Manassas Park, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Manassas Park City Public Schools?
Besides Cougar Elementary, Manassas Park City Public Schools also operates Manassas Park High (1,070 students), Manassas Park Middle (753 students), and Manassas Park Elementary (712 students). See the Manassas Park City Public Schools district page for the complete list.