- Enrollment
- 2,956
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Manassas, VA
Louise a. Benton Middle
Federal NCES profile for Louise a. Benton Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510313002543
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Louise a. Benton Middle earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Virginia schools.
- #1 of 5
- middle schools in Manassas · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 18.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Louise a. Benton Middle has class sizes larger than 81% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Louise a. Benton Middle ranks #1 of 5 middle schools in Manassas, VA.
School address
District: Prince William County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510313002543 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Louise a. Benton Middle held near 1,357 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 84.5 → 85.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-27 students YoY 510313002543 · Manassas, VA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,339 enr · 15.9:1 · 18.1% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Charles J. Colgan Sr. High (2,956 students)
Louise a. Benton Middle held near 1,357 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount). Teacher FTE added 84.5 → 85.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Louise a. Benton Middle 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
Louise a. Benton Middle
1,339 students
What this shows Louise a. Benton Middle reports 1,339 students on the CCD universe file.
How Louise a. Benton Middle compares
Louise a. Benton Middle 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 14% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.1% | ▼ 69% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,339 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,339
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 81% in Virginia - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 268 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 62 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 44.1%
Hispanic or Latino 21.7%
African American 14.2%
Asian 10.9%
Two or More 8.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 44.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.9, Louise a. Benton Middle 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 Louise a. Benton Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles J. Colgan Sr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodbridge High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Osbourn Park High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gainesville High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gar-Field High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Louise a. Benton Middle'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 middle schools in Manassas
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Parkside Middle
Standard public school
1,352 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Herbert J. Saunders Middle
Standard public school
1,198 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Grace E. Metz Middle
Standard public school
1,111 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Unity Braxton Middle
Standard public school
1,055 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle 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 (~1,339 students)
Frequently asked questions about Louise a. Benton Middle
How many students attend Louise a. Benton Middle?
Louise a. Benton Middle has 1,339 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Manassas, VA. CCD year-over-year: 1,384 (2022-23) → 1,357 (2023-24), nearly flat (-27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Louise a. Benton Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Louise a. Benton Middle is 15.9:1, which is 14% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Louise a. Benton Middle?
18.1% of students at Louise a. Benton Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Louise a. Benton Middle?
The largest demographic group at Louise a. Benton Middle is White at 44.1% of enrollment, in Manassas, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Louise a. Benton Middle?
Louise a. Benton Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Louise a. Benton Middle rank among middle schools in Manassas?
By Resource Investment Index, Louise a. Benton Middle ranks #1 of 5 middle 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 middle schools in Manassas on the city page.
What other schools are in Prince William County Public Schools?
Besides Louise a. Benton Middle, 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.