West Gate Elementary

8031 Urbanna Rd
Manassas, VA 20109

westgatees.pwcs.edu/

482 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

West Gate Elementary School is a public school located in Manassas, Virginia, serving students within the Prince William County Public Schools district. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. With a diverse student body, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive curriculum that prepares children for success in their foundational years while promoting inclusivity and community engagement.

Beyond its academic offerings, West Gate Elementary places a high priority on building strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. The school environment is designed to be welcoming and inclusive, often utilizing resources to support students from various backgrounds. By integrating technology into the classroom and maintaining a focus on core subjects like literacy and mathematics, West Gate strives to equip its students with the essential skills necessary to thrive as they transition to middle school and beyond.

482

Total Students

35.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Gate Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	15
Hispanic	409
Black	27
Asian	24
Two or More	6
American Indian	1

Hispanic
409 (84.9%)
Black
27 (5.6%)
Asian
24 (5.0%)
White
15 (3.1%)
Two or More
6 (1.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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)368-4404
Website:	http://westgatees.pwcs.edu/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	482
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	346
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 38

Kindergarten 72

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 76

Grade 4 81

Grade 5 75