C.A. Sinclair Elementary

7801 Garner Dr
Manassas, VA 20109

818 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

C.A. Sinclair Elementary School, located in Manassas, Virginia, is a public school serving students in grades PK–5 as part of the Prince William County Public Schools (PWCS) system. The school is known for fostering a supportive community environment, focusing on foundational academic development, and encouraging social-emotional growth among its diverse student body. By prioritizing a collaborative approach between teachers, students, and families, the school aims to prepare young learners for the transition to middle school while building a strong educational base.

Beyond standard curriculum offerings, C.A. Sinclair emphasizes student engagement and inclusivity. The school typically provides a range of resources, including programs for English Language Learners, special education support, and enrichment opportunities designed to help students reach their individual potential. With its location in the heart of the Manassas community, the school serves as a neighborhood hub, often coordinating parent involvement initiatives and extracurricular activities that strive to create a welcoming and consistent learning environment for all children.

818

Total Students

52.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for C.A. Sinclair Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	70
Hispanic	488
Black	100
Asian	117
Two or More	39
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
488 (59.7 %)
Asian
117 (14.3 %)
Black
100 (12.2 %)
White
70 (8.6 %)
Two or More
39 (4.8 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Prince William County Public Schools
Phone:	(703)361-4811
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	818
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	449
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 43

Kindergarten 131

Grade 1 126

Grade 2 132

Grade 3 149

Grade 4 123

Grade 5 114