Serving 636 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, C.a. Sinclair Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 636 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: C.A. Sinclair Elementary serves the northern part of Manassas, VA, covering an area of approximately 4.3 square miles. Most families can expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 1.4 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, extending up to 2.6 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
C.a. Sinclair Elementary School's student population of 636 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
636 students
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
School Motto
Where Eagles Learn to Soar
School Rankings
C.a. Sinclair Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of C.a. Sinclair Elementary School is 0.66, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1303 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)46%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-34%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
20%
8%
Hispanic
53%
20%
Black
14%
21%
White
8%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
13%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Eagle
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is C.a. Sinclair Elementary School's ranking?
C.a. Sinclair Elementary School is ranked #1303 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend C.a. Sinclair Elementary School?
636 students attend C.a. Sinclair Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of C.a. Sinclair Elementary School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of C.a. Sinclair Elementary School?
C.a. Sinclair Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does C.a. Sinclair Elementary School offer ?
C.a. Sinclair Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is C.a. Sinclair Elementary School part of?
C.a. Sinclair Elementary School is part of Prince William County School District.
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