Serving 403 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Suella G. Ellis Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% 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: 403 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 62% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Suella G. Ellis Elementary serves the northwest part of Manassas, VA, covering an area of approximately 3.7 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school within 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge located about 2.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Suella G. Ellis Elementary School's student population of 403 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
403 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2004
School Calendar
School Motto
Many Explorers, One Crew! Together We Reach for the Stars!
School Rankings
Suella G. Ellis 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 Suella G. Ellis Elementary School is 0.46, 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
#1357 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-54%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-39%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
8%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
72%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
10%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
16%
5%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Maroon, White, Black, Silver, Yellow
School Mascot
The Explorer Spaceship & Astronaut
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Suella G. Ellis Elementary School's ranking?
Suella G. Ellis Elementary School is ranked #1357 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?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Suella G. Ellis Elementary School?
403 students attend Suella G. Ellis Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Suella G. Ellis Elementary School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Suella G. Ellis Elementary School?
Suella G. Ellis Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Suella G. Ellis Elementary School offer ?
Suella G. Ellis Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Suella G. Ellis Elementary School part of?
Suella G. Ellis Elementary School is part of Prince William County School District.
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