Manassas Park Elementary

9298 Cougar Court
Manassas Park, VA 20111

(703)368-2032

721 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Manassas Park Elementary School (MPES), located at 9298 Cougar Court in Manassas Park, Virginia, serves as a central hub for early childhood and elementary education within the Manassas Park City Schools district. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and academically focused environment. By emphasizing foundational literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development, the school strives to prepare its diverse student body for long-term success in a rapidly changing educational landscape.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Manassas Park Elementary places a strong emphasis on community engagement and the "Cougar" school spirit. The faculty and staff work closely with families to build a collaborative partnership that addresses the holistic needs of every child. Through a variety of extracurricular programs, modern instructional strategies, and a focus on character development, the school aims to create a safe and welcoming space where students feel empowered to explore their interests, develop critical thinking skills, and build meaningful connections with their peers.

721

Total Students

50.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Manassas Park Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	80
Hispanic	508
Black	49
Asian	38
Two or More	46

Hispanic
508 (70.5 %)
White
80 (11.1 %)
Black
49 (6.8 %)
Two or More
46 (6.4 %)
Asian
38 (5.3 %)

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:	Manassas Park City Public Schools
Phone:	(703)368-2032
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	721
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	583
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

Grade 3 231

Grade 4 232

Grade 5 258