Enrollment
512
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Manassas, VA
George Carr Round Elementary
Federal NCES profile for George Carr Round Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510236002067
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George Carr Round Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Virginia schools.
- #16 of 18
- schools in Manassas · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 74.1%
- free-lunch eligible
George Carr Round Elementary has class sizes larger than 91% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, George Carr Round Elementary ranks #16 of 18 schools in Manassas, VA.
School address
District: Manassas City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510236002067 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
74.1%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
+29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How George Carr Round Elementary compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at George Carr Round Elementary
George Carr Round Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Manassas, Virginia, enrolling 512 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.1:1 is larger than about 91% of Virginia schools and 23% above the 13.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 74.1% lands close to the Virginia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 512 students, its enrollment sits close to the Virginia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Among 348 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Virginia schools statewide, it ranks #260, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (63%) and White (16%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 512 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Manassas's public schools, it stands alongside Yorkshire Elementary (851 students): George Carr Round Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.1:1 vs 15.2:1).
Manassas City Public Schools also operates Osbourn High (2,301 students) and Grace E. Metz Middle (1,111 students) alongside George Carr Round 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 George Carr Round Elementary compares
George Carr Round 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 | 17.1:1 | ▲ 23% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.1% | ▲ 29% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 512 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
512
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
74.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 91% in Virginia - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,198
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $14,649
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 512 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
Hispanic or Latino 62.5%
White 15.6%
African American 10.0%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 5.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.8, George Carr Round Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Manassas City Public Schools, which includes George Carr Round Elementary.
$16,198
Per student
+11%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.9%
State 46.7%
Federal 10.4%
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 George Carr Round Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Osbourn High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grace E. Metz Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mayfield Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Baldwin Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jennie Dean Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to George Carr Round Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,301
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,111
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 839
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar other schools in Manassas
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Yorkshire Elementary
Standard public school
851 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Signal Hill Elementary
Standard public school
807 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Bennett Elementary
Standard public school
746 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Ashland Elementary
Standard public school
738 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
George P. Mullen Elementary
Standard public school
667 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Thurgood Marshall Elementary
Standard public school
642 students 17.4:1 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 (~512 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.1:1)
Next steps
Verify locally before acting on George Carr Round Elementary's federal record.
- Compare George Carr Round Elementary against another school. Compare schools
- Manassas City Public Schools's spending and staffing shape this school. District profile
- Confirm current enrollment and boundaries with the school. Choosing guide
Federal record (CCD 2024-25, CRDC 2021-22) - PlainSchools assigns no subjective rating; the composite quality score is a transparent, reproducible index computed from this cited federal data.
Frequently asked questions about George Carr Round Elementary
How many students attend George Carr Round Elementary?
George Carr Round Elementary has 512 students enrolled. It is a public school in Manassas, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George Carr Round Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at George Carr Round Elementary is 17.1:1, which is 23% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at George Carr Round Elementary?
74.1% of students at George Carr Round Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George Carr Round Elementary?
The largest demographic group at George Carr Round Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 62.5% of enrollment, in Manassas, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George Carr Round Elementary?
George Carr Round Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 George Carr Round Elementary rank among schools in Manassas?
By Resource Investment Index, George Carr Round Elementary ranks #16 of 18 schools in Manassas, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Manassas on the city page.
Is George Carr Round Elementary a good school?
George Carr Round Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% 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 Manassas City Public Schools?
Besides George Carr Round Elementary, Manassas City Public Schools also operates Osbourn High (2,301 students), Grace E. Metz Middle (1,111 students), and Mayfield Intermediate (839 students). See the Manassas City Public Schools district page for the complete list.
Related tools
Every figure on PlainSchools is rendered directly from the source NCES, CRDC and F-33 federal records, no number is typed in by an editor. Each school's figures reflect its most recent NCES/CRDC submission on file. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.