- Enrollment
- 2,956
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
George G. Tyler Elementary held near 468 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.3 → 27.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 510313001300 · Gainesville, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
490 enr · 18.8:1 · 26.1% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Charles J. Colgan Sr. High (2,956 students)
George G. Tyler Elementary held near 468 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.3 → 27.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
George G. Tyler 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 490
George G. Tyler Elementary
490 students
What this shows George G. Tyler Elementary reports 490 students on the CCD universe file.
How George G. Tyler Elementary compares
George G. Tyler 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 2,898
- 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.
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 (~490 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 449 (2022-23) → 468 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.