- Enrollment
- 2,956
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Manassas, VA
West Gate Elementary
Federal NCES profile for West Gate Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510313001325
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Gate Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Virginia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools.
- #7 of 18
- schools in Manassas · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.5:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 87.0%
- free-lunch eligible
West Gate Elementary has class sizes smaller than 92% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Gate Elementary ranks #7 of 18 schools in Manassas, VA.
School address
District: Prince William County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510313001325 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-62 students YoY
West Gate Elementary shrank from 583 students in 2022-23 to 521 in 2023-24 (-10.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 46.8 → 35.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-62 students YoY 510313001325 · Manassas, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
482 enr · 10.5:1 · 87.0% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Charles J. Colgan Sr. High (2,956 students)
West Gate Elementary shrank from 583 students in 2022-23 to 521 in 2023-24 (-10.6%). Teacher FTE lost 46.8 → 35.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
West Gate 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 482
West Gate Elementary
482 students
What this shows West Gate Elementary reports 482 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Gate Elementary compares
West Gate 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 | 10.5:1 | ▼ 24% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.0% | ▲ 51% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 482 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
482
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 8% in Virginia - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.3%
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
$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 241 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 84.9%
African American 5.6%
Asian 5.0%
White 3.1%
Two or More 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 84.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.2, West Gate 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 West Gate 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 West Gate 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 (~482 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Gate Elementary
How many students attend West Gate Elementary?
West Gate Elementary has 482 students enrolled. It is a public school in Manassas, VA. CCD year-over-year: 583 (2022-23) → 521 (2023-24), down 62.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Gate Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at West Gate Elementary is 10.5:1, which is 24% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 33% 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 West Gate Elementary?
87.0% of students at West Gate Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Gate Elementary?
The largest demographic group at West Gate Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 84.9% of enrollment, in Manassas, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Gate Elementary?
West Gate 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 West Gate Elementary rank among schools in Manassas?
By Resource Investment Index, West Gate 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 West Gate 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.