Cougar Elementary School serves 828 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 828 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cougar Elementary School's student population of 828 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
828 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of Cougar Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
8%

Hispanic
71%
19%

Black
6%
22%

White
9%
44%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
7%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
55%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
10%
5%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Cougar Elementary School often compared to?
Cougar Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like The Nokesville School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Cougar Elementary School?
828 students attend Cougar Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Cougar Elementary School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cougar Elementary School?
Cougar Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cougar Elementary School offer ?
Cougar Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Cougar Elementary School part of?
Cougar Elementary School is part of Manassas Park City School District.
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