- Enrollment
- 2,956
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Woodbridge, VA
Sonnie Penn Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sonnie Penn Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510313001864
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sonnie Penn Elementary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Virginia schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools.
- #22 of 27
- schools in Woodbridge · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.7:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 32.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Sonnie Penn Elementary has class sizes larger than 95% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sonnie Penn Elementary ranks #22 of 27 schools in Woodbridge, VA.
School address
District: Prince William County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510313001864 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Sonnie Penn Elementary held near 715 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.3 → 46.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 510313001864 · Woodbridge, VA Other · MID · TRAD
744 enr · 17.7:1 · 32.3% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Charles J. Colgan Sr. High (2,956 students)
Sonnie Penn Elementary held near 715 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.3 → 46.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Sonnie Penn 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 744
Sonnie Penn Elementary
744 students
What this shows Sonnie Penn Elementary reports 744 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sonnie Penn Elementary compares
Sonnie Penn 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 | 17.7:1 | ▲ 27% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.3% | ▼ 44% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 744 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
744
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 95% in Virginia - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.6%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 372 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 28.8%
Asian 24.3%
White 19.6%
Hispanic or Latino 17.6%
Two or More 9.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 28.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 78.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 78.0, Sonnie Penn 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 Sonnie Penn 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 Sonnie Penn 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 other schools in Woodbridge
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Kyle R. Wilson Elementary
Standard public school
875 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Springwoods Elementary
Standard public school
842 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Fannie W. Fitzgerald Elementary
Standard public school
829 students 12:1 students per teacher
Leesylvania Elementary
Standard public school
759 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Antietam Elementary
Standard public school
752 students 16:1 students per teacher
Lake Ridge Elementary
Standard public school
671 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~744 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sonnie Penn Elementary
How many students attend Sonnie Penn Elementary?
Sonnie Penn Elementary has 744 students enrolled. It is a public school in Woodbridge, VA. CCD year-over-year: 708 (2022-23) → 715 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sonnie Penn Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sonnie Penn Elementary is 17.7:1, which is 27% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sonnie Penn Elementary?
32.3% of students at Sonnie Penn Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sonnie Penn Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sonnie Penn Elementary is African American at 28.8% of enrollment, in Woodbridge, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 78.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sonnie Penn Elementary?
Sonnie Penn Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Sonnie Penn Elementary rank among schools in Woodbridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Sonnie Penn Elementary ranks #22 of 27 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 schools in Woodbridge on the city page.
What other schools are in Prince William County Public Schools?
Besides Sonnie Penn 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.