- Enrollment
- 2,956
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Manassas, VA
Pennington Traditional
Federal NCES profile for Pennington Traditional, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 510313002418
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 88
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pennington Traditional earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Virginia schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Manassas · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.6:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 21.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Pennington Traditional has class sizes larger than 94% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pennington Traditional ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Manassas, VA.
School address
District: Prince William County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510313002418 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Pennington Traditional held near 651 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.5 → 37.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 510313002418 · Manassas, VA Elementary · MID · TRAD
651 enr · 17.6:1 · 21.3% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Charles J. Colgan Sr. High (2,956 students)
Pennington Traditional held near 651 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.5 → 37.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Pennington Traditional 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 651
Pennington Traditional
651 students
What this shows Pennington Traditional reports 651 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pennington Traditional compares
Pennington Traditional 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 | 17.6:1 | ▲ 27% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.3% | ▼ 63% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 651 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
651
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% 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
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 94% in Virginia - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
4.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 217 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 28.9%
Asian 26.6%
African American 22.4%
Hispanic or Latino 15.8%
Two or More 5.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 28.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.7, Pennington Traditional 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 Pennington Traditional 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 | 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 Pennington Traditional'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 Manassas
2 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 (~651 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pennington Traditional
How many students attend Pennington Traditional?
Pennington Traditional has 651 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Manassas, VA. CCD year-over-year: 654 (2022-23) → 651 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pennington Traditional?
The student-teacher ratio at Pennington Traditional is 17.6:1, which is 27% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pennington Traditional?
21.3% of students at Pennington Traditional are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pennington Traditional?
The largest demographic group at Pennington Traditional is White at 28.9% of enrollment, in Manassas, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pennington Traditional?
Pennington Traditional has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (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 Pennington Traditional rank among elementary schools in Manassas?
By Resource Investment Index, Pennington Traditional ranks #1 of 3 elementary 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 elementary schools in Manassas on the city page.
What other schools are in Prince William County Public Schools?
Besides Pennington Traditional, 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.