Enrollment
807
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Manassas, VA
Signal Hill Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Signal Hill Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510313001314
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Signal Hill Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Virginia schools.
- #17 of 18
- schools in Manassas · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 32.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Signal Hill Elementary has class sizes larger than 92% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Signal Hill Elementary ranks #17 of 18 schools in Manassas, VA.
School address
District: Prince William County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510313001314 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.8%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
-43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Signal Hill Elementary compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Signal Hill Elementary
Signal Hill Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Manassas, Virginia, enrolling 807 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.2:1 is larger than about 92% of Virginia schools and 24% above the 13.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 807 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Among 324 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Virginia schools statewide, it ranks #287, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (34%) and White (34%) (diversity index 74/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 404 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Manassas's public schools, it stands alongside Yorkshire Elementary (851 students): Signal Hill Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.2:1 vs 15.2:1).
Prince William County Public Schools also operates Charles J. Colgan Sr. High (2,956 students) and Woodbridge High (2,898 students) alongside Signal Hill 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 Signal Hill Elementary compares
Signal Hill 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 | 17.2:1 | ▲ 24% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.8% | ▼ 43% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 807 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
807
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 92% in Virginia - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,913
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $14,649
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 404 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.1 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 34.2%
White 33.6%
African American 12.3%
Asian 11.8%
Two or More 7.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 34.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.5, Signal Hill Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Prince William County Public Schools, which includes Signal Hill Elementary.
$13,913
Per student
-5%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.2%
State 44.1%
Federal 8.6%
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 Signal Hill Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles J. Colgan Sr. High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodbridge High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Osbourn Park High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gainesville High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gar-Field High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Signal Hill Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,956
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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 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
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
C.a. Sinclair Elementary
Standard public school
636 students 12.2:1 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 (~807 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Signal Hill Elementary
How many students attend Signal Hill Elementary?
Signal Hill Elementary has 807 students enrolled. It is a public school in Manassas, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Signal Hill Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Signal Hill Elementary is 17.2:1, which is 24% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Signal Hill Elementary?
32.8% of students at Signal Hill Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Signal Hill Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Signal Hill Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 34.2% of enrollment, in Manassas, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Signal Hill Elementary?
Signal Hill Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Signal Hill Elementary rank among schools in Manassas?
By Resource Investment Index, Signal Hill Elementary ranks #17 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 Signal Hill Elementary a good school?
Signal Hill Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% 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 Prince William County Public Schools?
Besides Signal Hill 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.
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