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#1369 of 1,851 schools in VA
Based on limited data
Cougar Elementary
Elementary School · Manassas Park City Public Schools · Manassas Park, VA
A Manassas Park City Public Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 2nd.
9330 Brandon St., Manassas Park, VA 20111
- 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on VA statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
78.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated844/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Manassas Park), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$109,785
Median home value
$449,400
Median rent
$2,020/mo
College educated
30.2%
Homeownership
67.7%
Poverty rate
6.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20111; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manassas Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 180 | Compare → |
| Signal Hill ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 793 | Compare → |
| Weems ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | PK–4 | 2.4 mi | 556 | Compare → |
| Baldwin ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–4 | 2.6 mi | 618 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Manassas Park City Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $15,025NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cougar Elementary is listed in Manassas Park City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cougar Elementary
Cougar Elementary is a public elementary school in Manassas Park, VA, part of Manassas Park City Public Schools, serving approximately 828 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a 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.
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 828
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 57
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Manassas Park city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.6%
- Phone
- (703) 392-1317
- Area population (ZIP 20111)
- 38,153
- Area average commute
- 37.1 min
- Area median age
- 34.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 20111; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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