- Enrollment
- 2,956
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dumfries, VA
Covington-Harper Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Covington-Harper Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510313003044
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Covington-Harper Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Virginia schools.
- #7 of 7
- schools in Dumfries · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.7:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 30.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Covington-Harper Elementary has class sizes larger than 95% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Covington-Harper Elementary ranks #7 of 7 schools in Dumfries, VA.
School address
District: Prince William County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510313003044 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+50 students YoY
Covington-Harper Elementary grew from 898 students in 2022-23 to 948 in 2023-24 (+5.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 58.3 → 52.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+50 students YoY 510313003044 · Dumfries, VA Other · MID · TRAD
1,025 enr · 17.7:1 · 30.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Charles J. Colgan Sr. High (2,956 students)
Covington-Harper Elementary grew from 898 students in 2022-23 to 948 in 2023-24 (+5.6%). Teacher FTE lost 58.3 → 52.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Covington-Harper 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 1,025
Covington-Harper Elementary
1,025 students
What this shows Covington-Harper Elementary reports 1,025 students on the CCD universe file.
How Covington-Harper Elementary compares
Covington-Harper Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.7:1 | ▲ 27% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.0% | ▼ 48% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,025 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,025
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 95% in Virginia - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.2%
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 513 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 45.1%
Hispanic or Latino 19.9%
White 15.7%
Two or More 9.9%
Asian 9.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 45.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.4, Covington-Harper 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 Covington-Harper Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles J. Colgan Sr. High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodbridge High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Osbourn Park High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gainesville High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gar-Field High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Covington-Harper 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 Dumfries
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
John F. Pattie Sr. Elementary
Standard public school
906 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
A. Henderson Elementary
Standard public school
815 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Mary Williams Elementary
Standard public school
669 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Swans Creek Elementary
Standard public school
619 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Montclair Elementary
Standard public school
588 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Dumfries Elementary
Standard public school
441 students 13:1 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 (~1,025 students)
Frequently asked questions about Covington-Harper Elementary
How many students attend Covington-Harper Elementary?
Covington-Harper Elementary has 1,025 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dumfries, VA. CCD year-over-year: 898 (2022-23) → 948 (2023-24), up 50.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Covington-Harper Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Covington-Harper Elementary is 17.7:1, which is 27% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Covington-Harper Elementary?
30.0% of students at Covington-Harper Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Covington-Harper Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Covington-Harper Elementary is African American at 45.1% of enrollment, in Dumfries, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Covington-Harper Elementary?
Covington-Harper Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Covington-Harper Elementary rank among schools in Dumfries?
By Resource Investment Index, Covington-Harper Elementary ranks #7 of 7 schools in Dumfries, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Dumfries on the city page.
What other schools are in Prince William County Public Schools?
Besides Covington-Harper 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.