Enrollment
766
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Centreville, VA
Bull Run Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Bull Run Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510126001904
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bull Run Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Virginia schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools.
- #6 of 10
- schools in Centreville · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 35.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Bull Run Elementary has class sizes larger than 77% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bull Run Elementary ranks #6 of 10 schools in Centreville, VA.
School address
District: Fairfax County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510126001904 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.5%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
-38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bull Run Elementary compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bull Run Elementary
Bull Run Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Centreville, Virginia, enrolling 766 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 35.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 766 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 320 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #215.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (35%) and White (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 74/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 383 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
15.0% 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 Centreville's public schools, it stands alongside Powell Elementary (872 students): Bull Run Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.6:1 vs 14.3:1).
Fairfax County Public Schools also operates Lake Braddock Secondary (4,411 students) and Robinson Secondary (3,710 students) alongside Bull Run 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 Bull Run Elementary compares
Bull Run 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 | 15.6:1 | ▲ 12% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.5% | ▼ 38% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 766 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
766
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in Virginia - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 383 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 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
Hispanic or Latino 35.4%
White 29.9%
Asian 18.0%
African American 9.8%
Two or More 6.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 35.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.9, Bull Run 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 Bull Run 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 Bull Run 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 | Higher 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 Bull Run 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 Centreville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Powell Elementary
Standard public school
872 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Cardinal Ridge Elementary
Standard public school
834 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Centreville Elementary
Standard public school
741 students 13:1 students per teacher
Virginia Run Elementary
Standard public school
724 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
London Towne Elementary
Standard public school
658 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Centre Ridge Elementary
Standard public school
635 students 12.2:1 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 (~766 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Bull Run Elementary
How many students attend Bull Run Elementary?
Bull Run Elementary has 766 students enrolled. It is a public school in Centreville, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bull Run Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bull Run Elementary is 15.6:1, which is 12% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bull Run Elementary?
35.5% of students at Bull Run Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bull Run Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Bull Run Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 35.4% of enrollment, in Centreville, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bull Run Elementary?
Bull Run Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 Bull Run Elementary rank among schools in Centreville?
By Resource Investment Index, Bull Run Elementary ranks #6 of 10 schools in Centreville, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Centreville on the city page.
Is Bull Run Elementary a good school?
Bull Run Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Virginia schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools. 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 Bull Run 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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