- Enrollment
- 4,411
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chantilly, VA
Brookfield Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Brookfield Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510126000433
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brookfield Elementary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Virginia schools.
- #4 of 7
- public schools in Chantilly · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 67.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Brookfield Elementary has class sizes smaller than 79% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brookfield Elementary ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Chantilly, VA.
School address
District: Fairfax County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510126000433 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Brookfield Elementary held near 696 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 57.5 → 50.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 510126000433 · Chantilly, VA Other · MID · TRAD
684 enr · 12:1 · 67.7% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Braddock Secondary (4,411 students)
Brookfield Elementary held near 696 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 57.5 → 50.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Brookfield 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 684
Brookfield Elementary
684 students
What this shows Brookfield Elementary reports 684 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brookfield Elementary compares
Brookfield Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12:1 | ▼ 14% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.7% | ▲ 18% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 684 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
684
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 21% in Virginia - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 342 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 54.5%
Asian 21.1%
White 14.3%
African American 6.1%
Two or More 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.3, Brookfield Elementary is more 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 Brookfield Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Braddock Secondary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robinson Secondary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hayfield Secondary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chantilly High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Springfield High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brookfield 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 Chantilly
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~684 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brookfield Elementary
How many students attend Brookfield Elementary?
Brookfield Elementary has 684 students enrolled. It is a public school in Chantilly, VA. CCD year-over-year: 706 (2022-23) → 696 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brookfield Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Brookfield Elementary is 12:1, which is 14% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 24% 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 Brookfield Elementary?
67.7% of students at Brookfield Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brookfield Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Brookfield Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 54.5% of enrollment, in Chantilly, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brookfield Elementary?
Brookfield Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Brookfield Elementary rank among public schools in Chantilly?
By Resource Investment Index, Brookfield Elementary ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Chantilly, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Chantilly on the city page.
What other schools are in Fairfax County Public Schools?
Besides Brookfield 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.