- Enrollment
- 2,956
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dumfries, VA
Dumfries Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Dumfries Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510313001292
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dumfries Elementary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #2 of 7
- schools in Dumfries · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 75.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Dumfries Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dumfries Elementary ranks #2 of 7 schools in Dumfries, VA.
School address
District: Prince William County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510313001292 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Dumfries Elementary held near 467 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.3 → 27.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 510313001292 · Dumfries, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
441 enr · 13:1 · 75.4% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Charles J. Colgan Sr. High (2,956 students)
Dumfries Elementary held near 467 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.3 → 27.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Dumfries 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 441
Dumfries Elementary
441 students
What this shows Dumfries Elementary reports 441 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dumfries Elementary compares
Dumfries 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 6% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.4% | ▲ 31% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 441 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
441
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 36% in Virginia - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.1%
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
$15,373
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 221 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 51.0%
African American 27.9%
White 10.2%
Asian 7.3%
Two or More 3.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.5, Dumfries 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 Dumfries Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles J. Colgan Sr. High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodbridge High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Osbourn Park High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gainesville High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gar-Field High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dumfries 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.
Covington-Harper Elementary
Standard public school
1,025 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
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
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 (~441 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dumfries Elementary
How many students attend Dumfries Elementary?
Dumfries Elementary has 441 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dumfries, VA. CCD year-over-year: 467 (2022-23) → 467 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dumfries Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Dumfries Elementary is 13:1, which is 6% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dumfries Elementary?
75.4% of students at Dumfries Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dumfries Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Dumfries Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 51.0% of enrollment, in Dumfries, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dumfries Elementary?
Dumfries Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Dumfries Elementary rank among schools in Dumfries?
By Resource Investment Index, Dumfries Elementary ranks #2 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 Dumfries 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.