Signal Hill Elementary

9553 Birmingham Dr
Manassas, VA 20111

signalhilles.pwcs.edu/

807 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Signal Hill Elementary School, located in Manassas, Virginia, is a public school serving students in Prince William County. It is known for fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. The school works closely with families and the local community to provide a comprehensive educational experience that encourages students to become responsible, lifelong learners.

The school offers a diverse range of programs designed to meet the unique needs of its student population, including initiatives focused on literacy, STEM, and creative arts. With a dedicated staff committed to high academic standards, Signal Hill prioritizes inclusive instruction and differentiated learning strategies to help every student succeed. The school’s culture is often characterized by a strong sense of community spirit, regular family engagement activities, and a focus on maintaining a safe, nurturing campus for young learners in the Manassas area.

807

Total Students

46.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Signal Hill Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	271
Hispanic	276
Black	99
Asian	95
Two or More	62
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
276 (34.2%)
White
271 (33.6%)
Black
99 (12.3%)
Asian
95 (11.8%)
Two or More
62 (7.7%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Prince William County Public Schools
Phone:	(703)530-7541
Website:	http://signalhilles.pwcs.edu/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	807
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	563
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 35

Kindergarten 141

Grade 1 120

Grade 2 124

Grade 3 138

Grade 4 133

Grade 5 116