- Enrollment
- 4,411
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Annandale, VA
Columbia Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Columbia Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510126000452
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Columbia Elementary earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #1 of 6
- schools in Annandale · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 37.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Columbia Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Columbia Elementary ranks #1 of 6 schools in Annandale, VA.
School address
District: Fairfax County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510126000452 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Columbia Elementary held near 378 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.3 → 30.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 510126000452 · Annandale, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
377 enr · 13.5:1 · 37.4% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Braddock Secondary (4,411 students)
Columbia Elementary held near 378 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.3 → 30.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Columbia 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 377
Columbia Elementary
377 students
What this shows Columbia Elementary reports 377 students on the CCD universe file.
How Columbia Elementary compares
Columbia 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 3% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.4% | ▼ 35% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 377 | top 77% | - | - |
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.
377
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
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
13.0%
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
$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 189 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 37.7%
Hispanic or Latino 35.3%
Asian 11.9%
African American 9.5%
Two or More 5.6%
Largest group: White at 37.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.7, Columbia 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 Columbia 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 Columbia 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.
Braddock Elementary
Standard public school
955 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Canterbury Woods Elementary
Standard public school
735 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Mason Crest Elementary
Standard public school
684 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Annandale Terrace Elementary
Standard public school
680 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Camelot Elementary
Standard public school
602 students 13.7:1 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 (~377 students)
Frequently asked questions about Columbia Elementary
How many students attend Columbia Elementary?
Columbia Elementary has 377 students enrolled. It is a public school in Annandale, VA. CCD year-over-year: 369 (2022-23) → 378 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbia Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbia 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 Columbia Elementary?
37.4% of students at Columbia Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Columbia Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Columbia Elementary is White at 37.7% of enrollment, in Annandale, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Columbia Elementary?
Columbia Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (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 Columbia Elementary rank among schools in Annandale?
By Resource Investment Index, Columbia Elementary ranks #1 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 Columbia 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.