- Enrollment
- 4,411
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Centreville, VA
Centre Ridge Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Centre Ridge Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510126002183
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Centre Ridge Elementary earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Virginia schools.
- #1 of 10
- schools in Centreville · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.2:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 47.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Centre Ridge Elementary has class sizes smaller than 76% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Centre Ridge Elementary ranks #1 of 10 schools in Centreville, VA.
School address
District: Fairfax County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510126002183 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-48 students YoY
Centre Ridge Elementary shrank from 706 students in 2022-23 to 658 in 2023-24 (-6.8%).
Teacher FTE added 52.3 → 53.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-48 students YoY 510126002183 · Centreville, VA Other · MID · TRAD
635 enr · 12.2:1 · 47.5% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Braddock Secondary (4,411 students)
Centre Ridge Elementary shrank from 706 students in 2022-23 to 658 in 2023-24 (-6.8%). Teacher FTE added 52.3 → 53.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Centre Ridge 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 635
Centre Ridge Elementary
635 students
What this shows Centre Ridge Elementary reports 635 students on the CCD universe file.
How Centre Ridge Elementary compares
Centre Ridge Elementary is a shrinking 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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 12% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.5% | ▼ 18% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 635 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
635
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 24% in Virginia - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.9%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 212 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 45.2%
Asian 22.2%
White 20.5%
African American 7.2%
Two or More 4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.7, Centre Ridge 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 Centre Ridge 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 Centre Ridge 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 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
Bull Run Elementary
Standard public school
766 students 15.6:1 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
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 (~635 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Centre Ridge Elementary
How many students attend Centre Ridge Elementary?
Centre Ridge Elementary has 635 students enrolled. It is a public school in Centreville, VA. CCD year-over-year: 706 (2022-23) → 658 (2023-24), down 48.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Centre Ridge Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Centre Ridge Elementary is 12.2:1, which is 12% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 22% 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 Centre Ridge Elementary?
47.5% of students at Centre Ridge Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Centre Ridge Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Centre Ridge Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 45.2% of enrollment, in Centreville, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Centre Ridge Elementary?
Centre Ridge Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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 Centre Ridge Elementary rank among schools in Centreville?
By Resource Investment Index, Centre Ridge Elementary ranks #1 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.
What other schools are in Fairfax County Public Schools?
Besides Centre Ridge 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.