Enrollment
620
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Centreville, VA
Cub Run Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Cub Run Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510126002061
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cub Run Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Virginia schools.
- #5 of 10
- schools in Centreville · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.4:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 21.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Cub Run Elementary has class sizes smaller than 73% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cub Run Elementary ranks #5 of 10 schools in Centreville, VA.
School address
District: Fairfax County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510126002061 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.4:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.2%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
-63% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cub Run Elementary compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cub Run Elementary
Cub Run Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Centreville, Virginia, enrolling 620 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 21.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 620 students, its enrollment sits close to the Virginia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Against 312 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #181.
Its student body is led by White (43%) and Asian (19%) (diversity index 73/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 413 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
13.5% 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): Cub Run Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.4:1 vs 14.3:1).
Fairfax County Public Schools also operates Lake Braddock Secondary (4,411 students) and Robinson Secondary (3,710 students) alongside Cub 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 Cub Run Elementary compares
Cub 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 11% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.2% | ▼ 63% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 620 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
620
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% 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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 27% in Virginia - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.5%
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
$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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 413 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 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
White 42.9%
Asian 19.4%
Hispanic or Latino 16.0%
Two or More 11.1%
African American 10.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 42.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.0, Cub 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 Cub 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 Cub Run Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Braddock Secondary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robinson Secondary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hayfield Secondary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chantilly High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Springfield High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cub 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
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
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 (~620 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Cub Run Elementary
How many students attend Cub Run Elementary?
Cub Run Elementary has 620 students enrolled. It is a public school in Centreville, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cub Run Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cub Run Elementary is 12.4:1, which is 11% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 21% 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 Cub Run Elementary?
21.2% of students at Cub Run Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cub Run Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Cub Run Elementary is White at 42.9% of enrollment, in Centreville, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cub Run Elementary?
Cub Run Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Cub Run Elementary rank among schools in Centreville?
By Resource Investment Index, Cub Run Elementary ranks #5 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 Cub Run Elementary a good school?
Cub Run Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of 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 Cub 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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