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Cougar Elementary School vs. T. Clay Wood Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Cougar Elementary School
9330 Brandon St.
Manassas, VA 20111
T. Clay Wood Elementary School
10600 Kettle Run Road
Manassas, VA 20109
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10/
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Top 10%
Top Rankings
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T. Clay Wood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Cougar Elementary School serves 828 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 778 students in grades Kindergarten-5, T. Clay Wood 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 91% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
PK-2
K-5
Total Students
828 students
778 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Cougar Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at T. Clay Wood Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Cougar Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at T. Clay Wood Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
44 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Cougar Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at T. Clay Wood Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Cougar Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Manassas Park City Public Schools and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at T. Clay Wood Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Prince William County Public Schools and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

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#107 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Top 10%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of T. Clay Wood Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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91%
(Top 5% in VA)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at T. Clay Wood Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Prince William County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
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85%
(Top 20% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at T. Clay Wood Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Prince William County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
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60-64%
(Top 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Cougar Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of T. Clay Wood Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
141
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Kindergarten Students
234
107
Grade 1 Students
238
111
Grade 2 Students
215
136
Grade 3 Students
-
147
Grade 4 Students
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130
Grade 5 Students
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147

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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% Asian
7%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Cougar Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Manassas Park City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at T. Clay Wood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Prince William County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
71%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Cougar Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Manassas Park City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at T. Clay Wood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Prince William County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
6%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Cougar Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Manassas Park City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at T. Clay Wood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Prince William County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
9%
51%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Cougar Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Manassas Park City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at T. Clay Wood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Prince William County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
7%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Cougar Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Manassas Park City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at T. Clay Wood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Prince William County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.48
0.68
This chart showcases the diversity score of Cougar Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Manassas Park City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of T. Clay Wood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Prince William County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
15%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Cougar Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Manassas Park City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at T. Clay Wood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Prince William County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
(21-22 School Year Data)
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Cougar Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Manassas Park City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at T. Clay Wood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Prince William County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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