At a glance
Reported students
1,025
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
54.31
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Virginia elementary enrollment
99th percentile
Compared with 1,139 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
738
Covington-Harper Elementary: 1,025 reported students.
State peer staffing position
98th percentile
18.9:1 reported; state peer median 13.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 816
- Teachers (FTE)
- 67
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.2:1
What the reported data says about Covington-Harper Elementary
Covington-Harper Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Dumfries. It is one of 98 current school records connected to Prince William County Public Schools. NCES reports 1,025 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,139 elementary schools in Virginia with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 503 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 99th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.9:1, above the Virginia median of 13.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (45.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (19.9%). English learners represent 13.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Covington-Harper Elementary
- 1How do the reported 18.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 54.31 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 13.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 70.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.5
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White15.7%
- Hispanic19.9%
- Black45.1%
- Asian9.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial9.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Prince William County Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Haymarket Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
963 reported students
John F. Pattie Sr. Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
906 reported students
Kyle R. Wilson Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
875 reported students
Yorkshire Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
851 reported students
The Nokesville School
Elementary · Grades KG–08
1,202 reported students
Springwoods Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
842 reported students
Public schools near Covington-Harper Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Oaks Elementary Elementary · Prince William County Public Schools | PK–05 | 662 | 1 mi |
| Swans Creek Elementary Elementary · Prince William County Public Schools | PK–05 | 619 | 1.1 mi |
| Mary Williams Elementary Elementary · Prince William County Public Schools | PK–05 | 669 | 1.7 mi |
| Leesylvania Elementary Elementary · Prince William County Public Schools | PK–05 | 759 | 2.3 mi |
| Dumfries Elementary Elementary · Prince William County Public Schools | PK–05 | 441 | 2.4 mi |
| Triangle Elementary Elementary · Prince William County Public Schools | PK–05 | 795 | 2.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Covington-Harper Elementary
What grades does Covington-Harper Elementary serve?
Covington-Harper Elementary reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Prince William County Public Schools.
How many students attend Covington-Harper Elementary?
Covington-Harper Elementary reported 1,025 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 99th percentile among 1,139 Virginia elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 816 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Covington-Harper Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 18.9:1, based on 1,025 students and 54.31 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Virginia median for the same school level is 13.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Covington-Harper Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Covington-Harper Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Prince William County Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Covington-Harper Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
70.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Covington-Harper Elementary in?
Covington-Harper Elementary is part of Prince William County Public Schools, based in Manassas, VA, which operates 98 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Covington-Harper Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include River Oaks Elementary (1 mi), Swans Creek Elementary (1.1 mi), Mary Williams Elementary (1.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.