At a glance
Reported students
403
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
28.65
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Virginia elementary enrollment
30th percentile
Compared with 1,139 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
738
Suella G. Ellis Elementary: 403 reported students.
State peer staffing position
56th percentile
14.1:1 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
- 455
- Teachers (FTE)
- 54.08
- Student–teacher ratio
- 8.4:1
What the reported data says about Suella G. Ellis Elementary
Suella G. Ellis Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Manassas. It is one of 98 current school records connected to Prince William County Public Schools. NCES reports 403 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,139 elementary schools in Virginia with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 503 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 30th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.1:1, close to 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 Hispanic or Latino (71.5%) and White (10.4%). English learners represent 54.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.2%. 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 Suella G. Ellis Elementary
- 1How do the reported 14.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 28.65 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
- 54.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 71.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White10.4%
- Hispanic71.5%
- Black6.7%
- Asian8.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3%
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.
Enterprise Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
414 reported students
Bel Air Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
391 reported students
Mountain View Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
418 reported students
Sharon C. McAuliffe Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
379 reported students
Coles Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
431 reported students
Dumfries Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
441 reported students
Public schools near Suella G. Ellis 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard C. Haydon Elementary Elementary · Manassas City Public Schools | PK–04 | 556 | 1 mi |
| Innovation Elementary Elementary · Prince William County Public Schools | PK–05 | 565 | 1 mi |
| West Gate Elementary Elementary · Prince William County Public Schools | PK–05 | 482 | 1.2 mi |
| C.A. Sinclair Elementary Elementary · Prince William County Public Schools | PK–05 | 636 | 1.4 mi |
| Pennington Traditional Elementary · Prince William County Public Schools | 01–08 | 651 | 1.6 mi |
| George P. Mullen Elementary Elementary · Prince William County Public Schools | PK–05 | 667 | 1.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Suella G. Ellis Elementary
What grades does Suella G. Ellis Elementary serve?
Suella G. Ellis 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 Suella G. Ellis Elementary?
Suella G. Ellis Elementary reported 403 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 30th percentile among 1,139 Virginia elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 455 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Suella G. Ellis Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 14.1:1, based on 403 students and 28.65 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 Suella G. Ellis Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Suella G. Ellis Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Suella G. Ellis Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
71.2% 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 Suella G. Ellis Elementary in?
Suella G. Ellis 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 Suella G. Ellis Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Richard C. Haydon Elementary (1 mi), Innovation Elementary (1 mi), West Gate Elementary (1.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.