Bennett Elementary

8800 Old Dominion Dr
Manassas, VA 20110

bennettes.pwcs.edu/

746 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Bennett Elementary School, located at 8800 Old Dominion Drive in Manassas, Virginia, is a primary educational institution within the Prince William County Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student population in the Manassas area, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core academic foundations, including literacy, mathematics, and science. The school is known for its commitment to community engagement and maintaining a collaborative relationship between teachers, students, and families to ensure holistic student development.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Bennett Elementary places significant importance on building a positive school culture characterized by inclusivity and personal growth. The school utilizes various resources and extracurricular opportunities to challenge its students and promote critical thinking skills. By emphasizing both academic excellence and social-emotional well-being, the staff strives to prepare students for a successful transition to middle school and beyond, ensuring that each child has the necessary tools to reach their full potential.

746

Total Students

48.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bennett Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	294
Hispanic	200
Black	83
Asian	87
Two or More	80
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
294 (39.4%)
Hispanic
200 (26.8%)
Asian
87 (11.7%)
Black
83 (11.1%)
Two or More
80 (10.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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)361-8261
Website:	http://bennettes.pwcs.edu/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	746
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	236
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	40

* 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 21

Kindergarten 133

Grade 1 113

Grade 2 115

Grade 3 121

Grade 4 119

Grade 5 124