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Enrollment
857
Elementary
DISTRICT 785 · STATE 499
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MANASSAS PARK CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS·NCES 510239002292
Cougar Elementary
9330 Brandon St., Manassas Park, VA 20111 · (703) 392-1317 · Manassas Park city
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL857 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
14.8:1
58 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.7:1 · STATE 13.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
82%
706 students
DISTRICT 82% · STATE 66%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 142 | 17% |
| Kindergarten | 236 | 28% |
| Grade 1 | 249 | 29% |
| Grade 2 | 230 | 27% |
Student demographics
46%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 48% · STATE 71% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Manassas Park City Public Schools. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Cougar Elementary
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cougar Elementary this school | 857 | 82.4% | N/A |
| Manassas Park Elementary Manassas Park | 712 | 81.9% | 48.5% |
| Westlawn Elementary Falls Church | 789 | 77.1% | 44.0% |
| Herndon Elementary Herndon | 792 | 74.4% | 41.5% |
| Braddock Elementary Annandale | 955 | 82.9% | 43.5% |
| Yorkshire Elementary Manassas | 851 | 70.5% | 62.1% |
Matched among Virginia elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Cougar Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 857 | #49 of 1,176 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.8:1 | #732 of 1,105 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 45.7% | #829 of 1,106 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 82.4% | #475 of 1,157 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -3.6% | #653 of 759 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
857
+66 (+8%) vs 2020
+12% since 2010-11, when it was 763
Student : Teacher
14.8:1
was 14.1:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 857 | 58 | 14.8:1 | 82% (706) |
| 2023-24 | 828 | 57 | 14.5:1 | 79% (650) |
| 2022-23 | 833 | 55 | 15.2:1 | 75% (623) |
| 2020-21 | 791 | 56 | 14.1:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 889 | 55.5 | 16.0:1 | 69% (614) |
| 2015-16 | 859 | 63 | 13.6:1 | 67% (575) |
| 2010-11 | 763 | 43 | 17.7:1 | 62% (471) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Cougar Elementary.
Since 2017-18: students down 4% (889 to 857); teachers up 5% (55.5 to 58).
About Cougar Elementary
Cougar Elementary is a large elementary school in Manassas Park City Public Schools, located in Manassas Park, Virginia. Students in pre-K through 2 attend the school, which enrolls 857 students. For comparison, elementary schools in Virginia average about 499 students.
District-wide, Manassas Park City Public Schools has 4 schools and 3,392 students.
At Cougar Elementary, Hispanic students make up 72% of the student body. Next come 7% Black, 7% Asian, 7% White, and 5% multiracial. The county population is about 47% Hispanic. The school's diversity index is 46%, meaning two students picked at random have a 46% chance of belonging to different racial or ethnic groups.
Cougar Elementary counts 58 full-time-equivalent teachers, about 14.8 students for each one. On average, elementary schools in Virginia have 13.8:1, compared with 14.8:1 here. About 82% of enrolled students meet the income rules for free or reduced-price lunch. For comparison, public schools in Manassas Park city average 82%.
County data help place the school in context: in Manassas Park city, the median household income is $103,250, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 27%, and about 3% of people live in poverty. In all, Manassas Park city has 4 public schools and roughly 3,392 students.
Manassas Park Elementary is the public school closest to Cougar Elementary, about 0.1 miles away. The count of other public schools within five miles is at least 8.
Cougar Elementary has an NCES locale of Suburb: Large.
Cougar Elementary's enrollment climbed from 791 in 2020-21 to 857 in 2024-25.
Discussions about Cougar Elementary may include school events, clubs, and volunteer needs. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Manassas Park city at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
16,798
Census ACS
Median income
$103,250
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
27%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
3%
Below federal line
Schools in county
4
3,392 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Manassas Park City Public Schools
- Manassas Park HighHigh · 1,070 students
- Manassas Park MiddleMiddle · 753 students
- Manassas Park ElementaryElementary · 712 students
Other schools in Manassas Park
- Manassas Park HighHigh · 1,070 students
- Manassas Park MiddleMiddle · 753 students
- Manassas Park ElementaryElementary · 712 students
Nearby schools
- Manassas Park Elementary0.1 mi · 712
- Signal Hill Elementary1.1 mi · 807
- Osbourn Park High1.4 mi · 2,661
- Manassas Park Middle1.5 mi · 753
- Manassas Park High1.6 mi · 1,070
- Mayfield Intermediate1.9 mi · 839
Frequently asked questions
About Cougar ElementaryHow large is Cougar Elementary?
Cougar Elementary enrolls approximately 857 students in grades PK-02.
What age range does Cougar Elementary serve?
Cougar Elementary serves students from grade PK through grade 02.
How many students per teacher at Cougar Elementary?
Approximately 14.8:1 students per teacher at Cougar Elementary.
What is the student diversity at Cougar Elementary?
Student demographics at Cougar Elementary are roughly 7% White, 72% Hispanic, 7% Black, 7% Asian, 5% Two or more.
What district is Cougar Elementary in?
Cougar Elementary is part of Manassas Park City Public Schools.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.