- Enrollment
- 4,411
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Annandale, VA
Braddock Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Braddock Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510126000431
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Braddock Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Virginia schools.
- #5 of 6
- schools in Annandale · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 81.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Braddock Elementary has class sizes larger than 78% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Braddock Elementary ranks #5 of 6 schools in Annandale, VA.
School address
District: Fairfax County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510126000431 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+65 students YoY
Braddock Elementary grew from 855 students in 2022-23 to 920 in 2023-24 (+7.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 61.8 → 60.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+65 students YoY 510126000431 · Annandale, VA Other · MID · TRAD
955 enr · 15.7:1 · 81.5% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Braddock Secondary (4,411 students)
Braddock Elementary grew from 855 students in 2022-23 to 920 in 2023-24 (+7.6%). Teacher FTE lost 61.8 → 60.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Braddock Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lake Braddock
Lake Braddock Secondary
4,411 students
- Robinson Secon
Robinson Secondary
3,710 students
- Hayfield Secon
Hayfield Secondary
3,256 students
- Chantilly High
Chantilly High
2,937 students
- West Springfie
West Springfield High
2,799 students
- This school 955
Braddock Elementary
955 students
What this shows Braddock Elementary reports 955 students on the CCD universe file.
How Braddock Elementary compares
Braddock Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▲ 13% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.5% | ▲ 41% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 955 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
955
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 78% in Virginia - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,975
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 318 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 83.0%
Asian 7.2%
White 6.3%
African American 2.7%
Two or More 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 83.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.1, Braddock Elementary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fairfax County Public Schools reports $18,975 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Braddock Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Braddock Secondary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robinson Secondary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hayfield Secondary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chantilly High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Springfield High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Braddock Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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 Annandale
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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Annandale Terrace Elementary
Standard public school
680 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Camelot Elementary
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602 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Columbia Elementary
Standard public school
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Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~955 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Braddock Elementary
How many students attend Braddock Elementary?
Braddock Elementary has 955 students enrolled. It is a public school in Annandale, VA. CCD year-over-year: 855 (2022-23) → 920 (2023-24), up 65.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Braddock Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Braddock Elementary is 15.7:1, which is 13% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Braddock Elementary?
81.5% of students at Braddock Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Braddock Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Braddock Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 83.0% of enrollment, in Annandale, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Braddock Elementary?
Braddock Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Braddock Elementary rank among schools in Annandale?
By Resource Investment Index, Braddock Elementary ranks #5 of 6 schools in Annandale, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Annandale on the city page.
What other schools are in Fairfax County Public Schools?
Besides Braddock 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.