- Enrollment
- 1,070
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Manassas Park, VA
Manassas Park Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Manassas Park Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 510239000982
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Manassas Park Elementary earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Manassas Park · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 74.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Manassas Park Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Manassas Park Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Manassas Park, VA.
School address
District: Manassas Park City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510239000982 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Manassas Park Elementary held near 695 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 50.0 → 46.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-26 students YoY 510239000982 · Manassas Park, VA Elementary · MID · TRAD
712 enr · 14.2:1 · 74.2% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Manassas Park High (1,070 students)
Manassas Park Elementary held near 695 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 50.0 → 46.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Manassas Park Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Manassas Park
Manassas Park High
1,070 students
- Cougar Element
Cougar Elementary
857 students
- Manassas Park
Manassas Park Middle
753 students
- This school
Manassas Park Elementary
712 students
What this shows Manassas Park Elementary reports 712 students on the CCD universe file.
How Manassas Park Elementary compares
Manassas Park 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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 2% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.2% | ▲ 29% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 712 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
712
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.2%
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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 56% in Virginia - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,025
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 237 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 69.8%
White 10.1%
African American 6.9%
Two or More 6.9%
Asian 6.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 69.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.9, Manassas Park Elementary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Manassas Park City Public Schools reports $15,025 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Manassas Park Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manassas Park High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cougar Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Manassas Park Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Manassas Park Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 857
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 753
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~712 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Manassas Park Elementary
How many students attend Manassas Park Elementary?
Manassas Park Elementary has 712 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Manassas Park, VA. CCD year-over-year: 721 (2022-23) → 695 (2023-24), nearly flat (-26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Manassas Park Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Manassas Park Elementary is 14.2:1, which is 2% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Manassas Park Elementary?
74.2% of students at Manassas Park Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Manassas Park Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Manassas Park Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 69.8% of enrollment, in Manassas Park, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Manassas Park Elementary?
Manassas Park Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Manassas Park Elementary rank among public schools in Manassas Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Manassas Park Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Manassas Park, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Manassas Park City Public Schools?
Besides Manassas Park Elementary, Manassas Park City Public Schools also operates Manassas Park High (1,070 students), Cougar Elementary (857 students), and Manassas Park Middle (753 students). See the Manassas Park City Public Schools district page for the complete list.