- Enrollment
- 2,301
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Manassas, VA
Weems Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Weems Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510236000979
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Weems Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #12 of 18
- schools in Manassas · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 75.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Weems Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Weems Elementary ranks #12 of 18 schools in Manassas, VA.
School address
District: Manassas City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510236000979 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Weems Elementary held near 556 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 37.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 510236000979 · Manassas, VA Other · MID · TRAD
556 enr · 15:1 · 75.8% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Osbourn High (2,301 students)
Weems Elementary held near 556 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE held 37.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Weems Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Osbourn High
Osbourn High
2,301 students
- Grace E. Metz
Grace E. Metz Middle
1,111 students
- Mayfield Inter 839
Mayfield Intermediate
839 students
- Baldwin Elemen 631
Baldwin Elementary
631 students
- Jennie Dean El 579
Jennie Dean Elementary
579 students
- This school 556
Weems Elementary
556 students
What this shows Weems Elementary reports 556 students on the CCD universe file.
How Weems Elementary compares
Weems 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 | 15:1 | ▲ 8% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.8% | ▲ 32% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 556 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
556
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 68% in Virginia - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.3%
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
$16,832
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 278 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 78.8%
White 9.9%
African American 6.5%
Asian 2.5%
Two or More 2.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 78.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.4, Weems Elementary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Manassas City Public Schools reports $16,832 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Weems Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Osbourn High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grace E. Metz Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mayfield Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Baldwin Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jennie Dean Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Weems Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,111
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 839
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~556 students)
Frequently asked questions about Weems Elementary
How many students attend Weems Elementary?
Weems Elementary has 556 students enrolled. It is a public school in Manassas, VA. CCD year-over-year: 566 (2022-23) → 556 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Weems Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Weems Elementary is 15:1, which is 8% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Weems Elementary?
75.8% of students at Weems Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Weems Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Weems Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 78.8% of enrollment, in Manassas, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Weems Elementary?
Weems Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 Weems Elementary rank among schools in Manassas?
By Resource Investment Index, Weems Elementary ranks #12 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 Manassas City Public Schools?
Besides Weems Elementary, Manassas City Public Schools also operates Osbourn High (2,301 students), Grace E. Metz Middle (1,111 students), and Mayfield Intermediate (839 students). See the Manassas City Public Schools district page for the complete list.