Sonnie Penn Elementary

12980 Queen Chapel Rd
Woodbridge, VA 22193

pennes.pwcs.edu/

744 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Sonnie Penn Elementary School is a public school located in Woodbridge, Virginia, serving students in Prince William County. Situated along Queen Chapel Road, the school functions as a core educational hub for its surrounding residential community, focusing on providing foundational instruction in reading, mathematics, science, and social studies. Like other schools within the Prince William County Public Schools system, it emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to help young students reach academic milestones while fostering social and emotional growth.

Beyond its core curriculum, Sonnie Penn Elementary is dedicated to cultivating a well-rounded educational experience that prepares students for middle school and beyond. The school typically engages families through various community involvement initiatives, parent-teacher organizations, and extracurricular opportunities. By prioritizing both rigorous instruction and the development of essential life skills, the school aims to create an inclusive and equitable atmosphere where students from diverse backgrounds can thrive academically and personally.

744

Total Students

44.3

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sonnie Penn Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	146
Hispanic	131
Black	214
Asian	181
Two or More	69
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Black
214 (28.8%)
Asian
181 (24.3%)
White
146 (19.6%)
Hispanic
131 (17.6%)
Two or More
69 (9.3%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)
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)590-0344
Website:	http://pennes.pwcs.edu/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	744
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	520
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 33

Kindergarten 104

Grade 1 104

Grade 2 136

Grade 3 119

Grade 4 126

Grade 5 122

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Sonnie Penn Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	33
Kindergarten	104
Grade 1	104
Grade 2	136
Grade 3	119
Grade 4	126
Grade 5	122

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Sonnie Penn Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	376	50.5%
Male	368	49.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)