Enrollment
490
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gainesville, VA
George G. Tyler Elementary
Federal NCES profile for George G. Tyler Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510313001300
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George G. Tyler Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Virginia schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Gainesville · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.8:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 26.1%
- free-lunch eligible
George G. Tyler Elementary has class sizes larger than 98% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, George G. Tyler Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Gainesville, VA.
School address
District: Prince William County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510313001300 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.8:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+35% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.1%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
-55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How George G. Tyler Elementary compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at George G. Tyler Elementary
George G. Tyler Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Gainesville, Virginia, enrolling 490 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.8:1 is larger than about 98% of Virginia schools and 35% above the 13.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 490 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 258 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Virginia schools statewide, it ranks #232, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (40%) and Asian (21%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 74/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 490 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Gainesville's public schools, it stands alongside Buckland Mills Elementary (735 students): George G. Tyler Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.8:1 vs 17.5:1).
Prince William County Public Schools also operates Charles J. Colgan Sr. High (2,956 students) and Woodbridge High (2,898 students) alongside George G. Tyler 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 G. Tyler Elementary compares
George G. Tyler 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 | 18.8:1 | ▲ 35% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.1% | ▼ 55% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 490 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
490
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 98% in Virginia - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,913
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $14,649
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 490 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 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
White 40.4%
Asian 20.8%
Hispanic or Latino 18.0%
African American 12.2%
Two or More 8.6%
Largest group: White at 40.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.9, George G. Tyler Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Prince William County Public Schools, which includes George G. Tyler Elementary.
$13,913
Per student
-5%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.2%
State 44.1%
Federal 8.6%
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 G. Tyler Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles J. Colgan Sr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodbridge High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Osbourn Park High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gainesville High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gar-Field High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to George G. Tyler Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,956
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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 Gainesville
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~490 students)
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Frequently asked questions about George G. Tyler Elementary
How many students attend George G. Tyler Elementary?
George G. Tyler Elementary has 490 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gainesville, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George G. Tyler Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at George G. Tyler Elementary is 18.8:1, which is 35% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at George G. Tyler Elementary?
26.1% of students at George G. Tyler Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George G. Tyler Elementary?
The largest demographic group at George G. Tyler Elementary is White at 40.4% of enrollment, in Gainesville, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George G. Tyler Elementary?
George G. Tyler 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 G. Tyler Elementary rank among schools in Gainesville?
By Resource Investment Index, George G. Tyler Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Gainesville, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Gainesville on the city page.
Is George G. Tyler Elementary a good school?
George G. Tyler Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Virginia schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Prince William County Public Schools?
Besides George G. Tyler 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.
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