Enrollment
661
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bristow, VA
Victory Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Victory Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510313002586
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Victory Elementary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Virginia schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools.
- #4 of 5
- schools in Bristow · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.5:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 28.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Victory Elementary has class sizes larger than 87% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Victory Elementary ranks #4 of 5 schools in Bristow, VA.
School address
District: Prince William County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510313002586 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.5:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.8%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
-50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Victory Elementary compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Victory Elementary
Victory Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Bristow, Virginia, enrolling 661 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.5:1 is larger than about 87% of Virginia schools and 19% 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 28.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 661 students, its enrollment sits close to the Virginia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Against 347 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #154.
Its student body is led by White (38%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 76/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 331 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
11.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Bristow's public schools, it stands alongside Piney Branch Elementary (760 students): Victory Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.5:1 vs 16.9:1).
Prince William County Public Schools also operates Charles J. Colgan Sr. High (2,956 students) and Woodbridge High (2,898 students) alongside Victory 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 Victory Elementary compares
Victory 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 | 16.5:1 | ▲ 19% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.8% | ▼ 50% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 661 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
661
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 87% in Virginia - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.8%
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
$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 331 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 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
White 37.7%
Hispanic or Latino 21.6%
African American 16.2%
Asian 14.2%
Two or More 9.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 37.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.6, Victory 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 Victory 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 Victory 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 | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Osbourn Park High | Larger | Similar 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 Victory 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 Bristow
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Piney Branch Elementary
Standard public school
760 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Chris Yung Elementary
Standard public school
719 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Bristow Run Elementary
Standard public school
562 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Cedar Point Elementary
Standard public school
510 students 15.5:1 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 (~661 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Victory Elementary
How many students attend Victory Elementary?
Victory Elementary has 661 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bristow, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Victory Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Victory Elementary is 16.5:1, which is 19% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Victory Elementary?
28.8% of students at Victory Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Victory Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Victory Elementary is White at 37.7% of enrollment, in Bristow, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Victory Elementary?
Victory Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Victory Elementary rank among schools in Bristow?
By Resource Investment Index, Victory Elementary ranks #4 of 5 schools in Bristow, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bristow on the city page.
Is Victory Elementary a good school?
Victory Elementary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Virginia schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Victory 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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