Enrollment
579
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Manassas, VA
Jennie Dean Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Jennie Dean Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510236000977
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jennie Dean Elementary earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Virginia schools.
- #2 of 18
- schools in Manassas · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.6:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 74.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Jennie Dean Elementary has class sizes larger than 77% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jennie Dean Elementary ranks #2 of 18 schools in Manassas, VA.
School address
District: Manassas City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510236000977 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
74.7%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
+30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jennie Dean Elementary compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jennie Dean Elementary
Jennie Dean Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Manassas, Virginia, enrolling 579 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 74.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 579 students, its enrollment sits close to the Virginia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Among 370 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Virginia schools statewide, it ranks #34, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (75%) and African American (10%) (diversity index 41/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 193 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Manassas's public schools, it stands alongside Yorkshire Elementary (851 students): Jennie Dean Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.6:1 vs 15.2:1).
Manassas City Public Schools also operates Osbourn High (2,301 students) and Grace E. Metz Middle (1,111 students) alongside Jennie Dean 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 Jennie Dean Elementary compares
Jennie Dean 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 | 15.6:1 | ▲ 12% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.7% | ▲ 30% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 579 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
579
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
74.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in Virginia - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 193 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 75.3%
African American 9.5%
White 8.8%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 2.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.4, Jennie Dean Elementary is less 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 Jennie Dean 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 Jennie Dean Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Osbourn High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grace E. Metz Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mayfield Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Baldwin Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Weems Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jennie Dean 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
- 556
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~579 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Jennie Dean Elementary
How many students attend Jennie Dean Elementary?
Jennie Dean Elementary has 579 students enrolled. It is a public school in Manassas, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jennie Dean Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Jennie Dean Elementary is 15.6:1, which is 12% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jennie Dean Elementary?
74.7% of students at Jennie Dean Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jennie Dean Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Jennie Dean Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 75.3% of enrollment, in Manassas, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jennie Dean Elementary?
Jennie Dean Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher 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 Jennie Dean Elementary rank among schools in Manassas?
By Resource Investment Index, Jennie Dean Elementary ranks #2 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 Jennie Dean Elementary a good school?
Jennie Dean Elementary earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% 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 Jennie Dean 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.
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