- Enrollment
- 2,956
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Manassas, VA
Suella G. Ellis Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Suella G. Ellis Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510313002456
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Suella G. Ellis Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Virginia schools.
- #7 of 18
- schools in Manassas · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.2:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 84.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Suella G. Ellis Elementary has class sizes smaller than 76% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Suella G. Ellis Elementary ranks #7 of 18 schools in Manassas, VA.
School address
District: Prince William County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510313002456 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-110 students YoY
Suella G. Ellis Elementary shrank from 491 students in 2022-23 to 381 in 2023-24 (-22.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 33.5 → 27.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-110 students YoY 510313002456 · Manassas, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
403 enr · 12.2:1 · 84.1% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Charles J. Colgan Sr. High (2,956 students)
Suella G. Ellis Elementary shrank from 491 students in 2022-23 to 381 in 2023-24 (-22.4%). Teacher FTE lost 33.5 → 27.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Suella G. Ellis 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 403
Suella G. Ellis Elementary
403 students
What this shows Suella G. Ellis Elementary reports 403 students on the CCD universe file.
How Suella G. Ellis Elementary compares
Suella G. Ellis 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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 12% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.1% | ▲ 46% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 403 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
403
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 24% in Virginia - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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 202 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 71.5%
White 10.4%
Asian 8.4%
African American 6.7%
Two or More 3.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.6, Suella G. Ellis Elementary is less 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 Suella G. Ellis 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Suella G. Ellis 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 Manassas
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Yorkshire Elementary
Standard public school
851 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Signal Hill Elementary
Standard public school
807 students 17.2:1 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
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 (~403 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Suella G. Ellis Elementary
How many students attend Suella G. Ellis Elementary?
Suella G. Ellis Elementary has 403 students enrolled. It is a public school in Manassas, VA. CCD year-over-year: 491 (2022-23) → 381 (2023-24), down 110.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Suella G. Ellis Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Suella G. Ellis Elementary is 12.2:1, which is 12% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Suella G. Ellis Elementary?
84.1% of students at Suella G. Ellis Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Suella G. Ellis Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Suella G. Ellis Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 71.5% of enrollment, in Manassas, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Suella G. Ellis Elementary?
Suella G. Ellis Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Suella G. Ellis Elementary rank among schools in Manassas?
By Resource Investment Index, Suella G. Ellis Elementary ranks #7 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.
What other schools are in Prince William County Public Schools?
Besides Suella G. Ellis 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.