SONNIE PENN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Sonnie Penn Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Prince William County Public Schools school district, located in Woodbridge, VA with about 876 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 50 teachers, Sonnie Penn Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Sonnie Penn Elementary School is a public school located in Woodbridge, Virginia, serving students in Prince William County. Situated along Queen Chapel Road, the school functions as a core educational hub for its surrounding residential community, focusing on providing foundational instruction in reading, mathematics, science, and social studies. Like other schools within the Prince William County Public Schools system, it emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to help young students reach academic milestones while fostering social and emotional growth.
Beyond its core curriculum, Sonnie Penn Elementary is dedicated to cultivating a well-rounded educational experience that prepares students for middle school and beyond. The school typically engages families through various community involvement initiatives, parent-teacher organizations, and extracurricular opportunities. By prioritizing both rigorous instruction and the development of essential life skills, the school aims to create an inclusive and equitable atmosphere where students from diverse backgrounds can thrive academically and personally.
For more information, contact Sonnie Penn Elementary at (703) 590-0344 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Woodbridge, VA 22193
(703) 590-0344
SONNIE PENN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Woodbridge, VA with about 876 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Prince William County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 876
- Teachers:
- 50.1
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 876 students
- White
- 26.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 25.7%
- Black or African American
- 25.1%
- Asian
- 13.8%
- Two or more races
- 8.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 49.7%
- Male
- 50.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.