C.A. Sinclair Elementary School in Manassas, Virginia on DonorsChoose

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About this school

C.A. Sinclair Elementary School is a suburban public school in Manassas, Virginia that is part of Prince William County Public Schools. It serves 654 students in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 12.1:1. Its teachers have had 24 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Title 1

Grades Pre-K - 5

654 Students

54 Teachers

7801 Garner Dr

Manassas, VA 20109 View local requests

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C.A. Sinclair Elementary School Demographics

69%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

85%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

C.A. Sinclair Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Nov 11, 2026

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