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Cougar Elementary
Elementary School · Manassas Park City Public Schools
9330 Brandon St., Manassas Park, VA 20111
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on VA statewide data. Learn more
Enrollment
828
Student-Teacher
14.5:1
Score
5.0
Grades
Pre-K – 2nd
Enrollment
828
Student-Teacher
14.5:1
Score
5.0
Grades
Pre-K – 2nd
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Virginia schools
#1,369 of 1,851
In Manassas Park
#2 of 4
public schools
In district
#2 of 4
Manassas Park City Public Schools
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About Cougar Elementary
Cougar Elementary is a public elementary school in Manassas Park, VA, part of Manassas Park City Public Schools. Cougar Elementary serves approximately 828 students, and covers grades Pre-K-2nd, and has a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Cougar Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,369 of 1,851 schools in VA.
Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
- This school 5.0 · Average
- District avg 4.0
- VA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
31% of students at Cougar Elementary were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
78.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How Cougar Elementary Compares
See how Cougar Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
9330 Brandon St., Manassas Park, VA 20111
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Cougar Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Pennington Traditional (rated 8.2/10, 3.2 miles away, in nearby Manassas), which scores notably higher. Another option is MANASSAS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (rated 7.9/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, ST ANDREW THE APOSTLE SCHOOL (rated 5.9/10, 3.1 miles away, in nearby Clifton), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Manassas Park, see our Manassas Park schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| MANASSAS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Manassas Park | 0.5 mi | 7.9 |
| Signal Hill Elementary Manassas | 1.1 mi | 5.8 |
| Manassas Park Middle Manassas Park | 1.4 mi | 3.0 |
| Manassas Park High Manassas Park | 1.5 mi | 5.5 |
| Osbourn Park High Manassas | 1.4 mi | 6.4 |
| Parkside Middle Manassas | 1.9 mi | 4.5 |
| Mayfield Intermediate Manassas | 1.9 mi | 4.1 |
| Grace E. Metz Middle Manassas | 2.4 mi | 2.7 |
| Weems Elementary Manassas | 2.4 mi | 3.0 |
| ST ANDREW THE APOSTLE SCHOOL Clifton | 3.1 mi | 5.9 |
| Manassas Park Elementary Manassas Park | 2.6 mi | 3.0 |
| Osbourn High Manassas | 2.5 mi | 4.0 |
| Baldwin Intermediate Manassas | 2.5 mi | 3.9 |
| Liberty Middle Clifton | 3.2 mi | 6.7 |
| Yorkshire Elementary Manassas | 2.8 mi | 4.7 |
| Baldwin Elementary Manassas | 2.6 mi | 5.3 |
| Bennett Elementary Manassas | 3.1 mi | 5.4 |
| GRACE CHILDRENS LEARNING CENTER Manassas | 3.2 mi | — |
| Pennington Traditional Manassas | 3.2 mi | 8.2 |
| Loch Lomond Elementary Manassas | 3.4 mi | 5.9 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 20111 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$109,785
Median Home Value
$449,400
Median Rent
$2,020/mo
Population
38,153
College Educated
30.2%
Homeownership
67.7%
Avg Commute
37.1 min
Poverty Rate
6.2%
Median Age
34.9
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Appomattox Primary Appomattox, VA | 5.0 |
| Birdneck Elementary Virginia Beach, VA | 5.0 |
| Conway Elementary Fredericksburg, VA | 5.0 |
| Jackson Davis Elementary Richmond, VA | 5.0 |
| James G. Brumfield Elementary Warrenton, VA | 5.0 |
| John Kerr Elementary Winchester, VA | 5.0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Cougar Elementary
What grades does Cougar Elementary serve?
Cougar Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Cougar Elementary?
Cougar Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 828 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cougar Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cougar Elementary is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cougar Elementary rank in VA?
Cougar Elementary ranks #1,369 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Cougar Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Cougar Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Cougar Elementary a charter school?
No, Cougar Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cougar Elementary a Title I school?
No, Cougar Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cougar Elementary?
78.5% of students at Cougar Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 828
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 57
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 78.5%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Manassas Park city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.6%
- Phone
- (703) 392-1317
Resources & Links
District
Manassas Park City Public Schools- District Enrollment
- 3,410
- Schools in District
- 4
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $15,025
- District Rank
- #2 of 4
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