Enrollment
718
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fairfax, VA
Bonnie Brae Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Bonnie Brae Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510126002116
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bonnie Brae Elementary earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #7 of 19
- schools in Fairfax · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 16.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Bonnie Brae Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bonnie Brae Elementary ranks #7 of 19 schools in Fairfax, VA.
School address
District: Fairfax County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510126002116 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
53.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.5%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
-71% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bonnie Brae Elementary compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bonnie Brae Elementary
Bonnie Brae Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Fairfax, Virginia, enrolling 718 students.
At 13.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Virginia median, within a few percentage points of the 13.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 16.5% free-meal eligibility runs 71% below the Virginia average.
Enrollment of 718 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Against 292 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #145.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 359 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
12.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Fairfax County Public Schools spends $17,977 per pupil, 23% above the Virginia average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Fairfax's public schools, it stands alongside Robinson Secondary (3,710 students): Bonnie Brae Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.5:1 vs 17.1:1).
Fairfax County Public Schools also operates Lake Braddock Secondary (4,411 students) and Robinson Secondary (3,710 students) alongside Bonnie Brae Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bonnie Brae Elementary compares
Bonnie Brae Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▼ 3% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.5% | ▼ 71% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 718 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
718
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
16.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 45% in Virginia - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$17,977
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $14,649
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 359 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 48.9%
Hispanic or Latino 16.4%
Asian 14.6%
Two or More 10.2%
African American 9.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 48.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.3, Bonnie Brae Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fairfax County Public Schools, which includes Bonnie Brae Elementary.
$17,977
Per student
+23%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 66.6%
State 23.3%
Federal 10.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Bonnie Brae Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Braddock Secondary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robinson Secondary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hayfield Secondary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chantilly High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Springfield High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bonnie Brae Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,411
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 3,710
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 3,256
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 2,937
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,799
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Fairfax
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Robinson Secondary
Standard public school
3,710 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Providence Elementary
Standard public school
954 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Mosaic Elementary
Standard public school
927 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Greenbriar East Elementary
Standard public school
922 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Mantua Elementary
Standard public school
909 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Navy Elementary
Standard public school
848 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~718 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Bonnie Brae Elementary
How many students attend Bonnie Brae Elementary?
Bonnie Brae Elementary has 718 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fairfax, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bonnie Brae Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bonnie Brae Elementary is 13.5:1, which is 3% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bonnie Brae Elementary?
16.5% of students at Bonnie Brae Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bonnie Brae Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Bonnie Brae Elementary is White at 48.9% of enrollment, in Fairfax, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bonnie Brae Elementary?
Bonnie Brae Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bonnie Brae Elementary rank among schools in Fairfax?
By Resource Investment Index, Bonnie Brae Elementary ranks #7 of 19 schools in Fairfax, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fairfax on the city page.
Is Bonnie Brae Elementary a good school?
Bonnie Brae Elementary earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Fairfax County Public Schools?
Besides Bonnie Brae Elementary, Fairfax County Public Schools also operates Lake Braddock Secondary (4,411 students), Robinson Secondary (3,710 students), and Hayfield Secondary (3,256 students). See the Fairfax County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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