- Enrollment
- 2,956
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Woodbridge, VA
Occoquan Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Occoquan 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 510313001312
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Occoquan Elementary earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #14 of 40
- public schools in Woodbridge · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 64.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Occoquan Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Occoquan Elementary ranks #14 of 40 public schools in Woodbridge, VA.
School address
District: Prince William County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510313001312 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-40 students YoY
Occoquan Elementary shrank from 624 students in 2022-23 to 584 in 2023-24 (-6.4%).
Teacher FTE held 40.3 → 40.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-40 students YoY 510313001312 · Woodbridge, VA Elementary · MID · TRAD
571 enr · 14.3:1 · 64.9% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Charles J. Colgan Sr. High (2,956 students)
Occoquan Elementary shrank from 624 students in 2022-23 to 584 in 2023-24 (-6.4%). Teacher FTE held 40.3 → 40.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Occoquan 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 571
Occoquan Elementary
571 students
What this shows Occoquan Elementary reports 571 students on the CCD universe file.
How Occoquan Elementary compares
Occoquan Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▲ 3% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.9% | ▲ 13% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 571 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
571
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 58% in Virginia - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 286 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 46.8%
African American 21.2%
White 14.9%
Asian 11.7%
Two or More 5.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.7, Occoquan 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 Occoquan Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles J. Colgan Sr. High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodbridge High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Osbourn Park High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gainesville High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gar-Field High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Occoquan 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 elementary schools in Woodbridge
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~571 students)
Frequently asked questions about Occoquan Elementary
How many students attend Occoquan Elementary?
Occoquan Elementary has 571 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Woodbridge, VA. CCD year-over-year: 624 (2022-23) → 584 (2023-24), down 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Occoquan Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Occoquan Elementary is 14.3:1, which is 3% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Occoquan Elementary?
64.9% of students at Occoquan Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Occoquan Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Occoquan Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 46.8% of enrollment, in Woodbridge, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Occoquan Elementary?
Occoquan 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 Occoquan Elementary rank among public schools in Woodbridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Occoquan Elementary ranks #14 of 40 public schools in Woodbridge, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Woodbridge on the city page.
What other schools are in Prince William County Public Schools?
Besides Occoquan 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.