Serving 431 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Coles Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 92% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher 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 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 431 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 92% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Coles Elementary serves the southeast part of Manassas, VA, covering an area of approximately 11.6 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.9 miles to the school's edge and some at the furthest point being 3.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Coles Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Coles Elementary School's student population of 431 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
431 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Coles Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Coles Elementary School is 0.61, 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
#123 out of 1773 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
92%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)80-84%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. View full 12-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)70-79%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
3%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Hispanic
47%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Black
3%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
White
41%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Two or more races
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.4%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
7%
2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 25-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Coles Elementary School's ranking?
Coles Elementary School is ranked #123 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Coles Elementary School often compared to?
Coles Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thurgood Marshall Elementary School, Ashland Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
92% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Coles Elementary School?
431 students attend Coles Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Coles Elementary School students are Hispanic, 41% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Coles Elementary School?
Coles Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Coles Elementary School offer ?
Coles Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Coles Elementary School part of?
Coles Elementary School is part of Prince William County School District.
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