Bennett Elementary

Summary:

Bennett Elementary is a public magnet elementary school located in Manassas, Virginia, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 743 students. The school is part of the Prince William County Public Schools district, which is ranked 39 out of 130 school districts in Virginia and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bennett Elementary stands out for its diverse student population, with a higher percentage of White (41.72%) and Asian (9.56%) students compared to nearby schools. The school also has a significant Hispanic student population (25.57%), which is higher than the nearby schools. Academically, Bennett Elementary consistently outperforms the Prince William County Public Schools district and the state of Virginia in standardized test scores across various subjects and grade levels, particularly in mathematics. The school's African American and English Language Learner (ELL) students perform exceptionally well, ranking in the top 20% and top 30% of Virginia elementary schools, respectively.

While Bennett Elementary outperforms the nearby schools in the Prince William County Public Schools district, the schools in the Manassas City Public Schools district, such as Weems Elementary, Richard C. Haydon Elementary, and Baldwin Elementary, generally have lower academic performance and higher percentages of students from low-income families. This suggests that Bennett Elementary may be serving a more advantaged student population, which could contribute to its stronger academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

 8800 Old Dominion Dr
       Manassas, VA  20110


(703) 361-8261

District: Prince William County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
317th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,059 Help


Students who attend Bennett Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Parkside Middle
High:    Osbourn Park High

Student/teacher ratio:  18.4 Help
Number of students:  742

Racial breakdown:

White:
42.6%
Hispanic:
23.7%
African American:
12.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  35.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Bennett Elementary ranks better than 71.5% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 25th among 64 ranked elementary schools in the Prince William County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.49. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Bennett Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (42.6%), Hispanic (23.7%), African American (12.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 35.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bennett Elementary is 18.4. 58 elementary schools in the Prince William County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bennett Elementary is $8,059. 44 elementary schools in the Prince William County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bennett Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Bennett Elementary 317th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Bennett Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Prince William County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Prince William County Public Schools 39th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bennett Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Bennett Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 83.56 79th 1062 92.6%
2006 77.18 161st 1071 85.0%
2007 72.49 228th 1083 78.9%
2008 70.72 262nd 1081 75.8%
2009 71.41 260th 1082 76.0%
2010 69.36 284th 1113 74.5%
2011 68.68 299th 1117 73.2%
2012 65.14 355th 1117 68.2%
2013 68.12 340th 1120 69.6%
2014 73.97 236th 1110 78.7%
2015 72.97 252nd 1100 77.1%
2016 76.82 195th 1096 82.2%
2017 72.44 266th 1099 75.8%
2018 57.04 525th 1097 52.1%
2019 51.95 603rd 1105 45.4%
2021 70.70 330th 1103 70.1%
2022 67.19 386th 1109 65.2%
2023 68.81 356th 1114 68.0%
2024 72.49 317th 1114 71.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Bennett Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 67.19 87th 245 64.5%
2024 59.34 111th 247 55.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Bennett Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 56.34 128th 300 57.3%
2024 67.38 88th 306 71.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bennett Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 62.72 384th 1036 62.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Bennett Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 67.63 353rd 1100 67.9%
2024 69.18 347th 1098 68.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Bennett Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 32.23 263rd 324 18.8%
2024 43.87 257th 355 27.6%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Bennett Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 59.63 86th 195 55.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Bennett Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 66.79 364th 1093 66.7%
2024 72.40 296th 1101 73.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Bennett Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 24.48 202nd 238 15.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Bennett Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 74.31 116th 579 80.0%
2024 83.60 59th 588 90.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bennett Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 54.75 282nd 564 50.0%
2024 65.24 191st 580 67.1%
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Rank History for White students at Bennett Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 63.11 369th 984 62.5%
2024 62.70 381st 979 61.1%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Bennett Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1997 533 31 8 14 3 n/a n/a 0 589
1998 558 37 15 19 8 n/a n/a 0 637
1999 605 47 20 19 5 n/a n/a 0 696
2000 663 54 23 18 5 n/a n/a -4 759
2001 667 59 29 16 3 n/a n/a 0 774
2002 618 65 39 28 5 n/a n/a 13 768
2003 618 65 39 28 5 n/a n/a 13 768
2004 624 79 37 39 4 n/a n/a 16 799
2005 554 72 28 68 3 n/a n/a 24 749
2006 511 68 35 99 1 n/a n/a 28 742
2007 487 78 47 152 1 n/a n/a 25 790
2008 465 82 57 178 0 n/a n/a 31 813
2009 474 87 56 151 0 n/a n/a 39 807
2010 459 84 54 123 0 n/a n/a 43 763
2011 433 74 60 154 6 0 62 0 789
2012 452 80 59 178 4 3 58 0 834
2013 460 82 67 179 3 2 52 0 845
2014 454 82 73 154 4 3 39 0 809
2015 368 71 63 132 2 3 38 0 677
2016 370 77 63 129 2 4 41 0 686
2017 364 82 51 137 2 5 43 0 684
2018 331 82 57 157 1 3 43 0 674
2019 340 97 47 144 1 4 45 0 678
2020 374 99 50 156 0 4 53 0 736
2021 325 97 59 156 2 3 65 0 707
2022 322 99 61 162 2 2 67 0 715
2023 310 96 71 190 2 3 71 0 743
2024 316 94 74 176 1 3 78 0 742

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bennett Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 589 n/a 0.0 5.6
1998 637 n/a 0.0 4.9
1999 696 37.0 18.8 8.3
2000 759 n/a 0.0 5.8
2001 774 40.7 19.0 6.3
2002 768 41.9 18.3 5.4
2003 768 41.9 18.3 5.4
2004 799 40.0 20.0 8
2005 749 41.9 17.9 9.4
2006 742 41.0 18.1 9
2007 790 50.0 15.8 13.5
2008 813 42.0 19.4 16.8
2009 807 42.0 19.2 18.2
2010 763 39.0 19.5 18.2
2011 789 37.8 20.8 17.7
2012 834 37.0 22.5 18.8
2013 845 37.4 22.5 20.6
2014 809 41.1 19.6 19.8
2015 677 35.0 19.3 17.7
2016 686 38.0 18.0 17.3
2017 684 36.2 18.8 20.9
2018 674 37.1 18.1 24.2
2019 678 39.2 17.2 23.9
2020 736 43.4 16.9 23.8
2021 707 40.2 17.5 n/a
2022 715 44.2 16.1 24.5
2023 743 46.2 16.0 34.7
2024 742 40.2 18.4 35.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bennett Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 589 n/a 0.0 5.6
1998 637 n/a 0.0 4.9
1999 696 37.0 18.8 8.3
2000 759 n/a 0.0 5.8
2001 774 40.7 19.0 6.3
2002 768 41.9 18.3 5.4
2003 768 41.9 18.3 5.4
2004 799 40.0 20.0 8
2005 749 41.9 17.9 9.4
2006 742 41.0 18.1 9
2007 790 50.0 15.8 13.5
2008 813 42.0 19.4 16.8
2009 807 42.0 19.2 18.2
2010 763 39.0 19.5 18.2
2011 789 37.8 20.8 17.7
2012 834 37.0 22.5 18.8
2013 845 37.4 22.5 20.6
2014 809 41.1 19.6 19.8
2015 677 35.0 19.3 17.7
2016 686 38.0 18.0 17.3
2017 684 36.2 18.8 20.9
2018 674 37.1 18.1 24.2
2019 678 39.2 17.2 23.9
2020 736 43.4 16.9 23.8
2021 707 40.2 17.5 n/a
2022 715 44.2 16.1 24.5
2023 743 46.2 16.0 34.7
2024 742 40.2 18.4 35.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Bennett Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $00 (0.0%) $7,623 (100.0%) $7,623
2020 $59 (0.8%) $7,211 (99.2%) $7,270
2021 $142 (1.8%) $7,917 (98.2%) $8,059

Data source: Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bennett Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 603rd of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 356th of 1114 Elementary schools
 22.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bennett Elementary)7677.1
 1.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Prince William County Public Schools)8575.4
 9.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Bennett Elementary)6671.2
 5.2%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Prince William County Public Schools)7269.9
 2.1%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bennett Elementary)8981.4
 7.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Prince William County Public Schools)8675.8
 10.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Bennett Elementary)8885.3
 2.7%
   4th Grade English Reading (Prince William County Public Schools)7877.4
 0.6%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bennett Elementary)8071.1
 8.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Prince William County Public Schools)8474.3
 9.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Bennett Elementary)7771.9
 5.1%
   5th Grade Science (Prince William County Public Schools)8172.3
 8.7%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Bennett Elementary)7975
 4%
   5th Grade English Reading (Prince William County Public Schools)8076.1
 3.9%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students678743
 9.6%
African American9796
 1%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian4771
 51.1%
Hispanic144190
 31.9%
Pacific Islander43
 25%
White340310
 8.8%
Two or More Races4571
 57.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients23.9%34.7%
 10.8%


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Students who attend Bennett Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Parkside Middle
High : Osbourn Park High

Bennett Elementary ranks 317th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 742 students attended Bennett Elementary.

Students at Bennett Elementary are 43% White, 24% Hispanic, 13% African American, 11% Two or more races, 10% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Virginia Department of Education.

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