- Enrollment
- 4,411
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Vienna, VA
Cunningham Park Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Cunningham Park Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510126000455
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cunningham Park Elementary earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Virginia schools.
- #4 of 11
- schools in Vienna · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 28.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Cunningham Park Elementary has class sizes smaller than 85% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cunningham Park Elementary ranks #4 of 11 schools in Vienna, VA.
School address
District: Fairfax County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510126000455 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Cunningham Park Elementary shrank from 436 students in 2022-23 to 409 in 2023-24 (-6.2%).
Teacher FTE added 36.5 → 37.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 510126000455 · Vienna, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
412 enr · 11.4:1 · 28.2% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Braddock Secondary (4,411 students)
Cunningham Park Elementary shrank from 436 students in 2022-23 to 409 in 2023-24 (-6.2%). Teacher FTE added 36.5 → 37.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Cunningham Park 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 412
Cunningham Park Elementary
412 students
What this shows Cunningham Park Elementary reports 412 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cunningham Park Elementary compares
Cunningham Park 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 18% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.2% | ▼ 51% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 412 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
412
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 15% in Virginia - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.7%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 412 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 43.7%
Hispanic or Latino 37.4%
Asian 9.0%
Two or More 6.8%
African American 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 43.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.6, Cunningham Park 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 Cunningham Park 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 | Similar 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 Cunningham Park 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 Vienna
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Westbriar Elementary
Standard public school
840 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Colvin Run Elementary
Standard public school
750 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Marshall Road Elementary
Standard public school
691 students 13:1 students per teacher
Flint Hill Elementary
Standard public school
614 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Archer Elementary
Standard public school
543 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Stenwood Elementary
Standard public school
538 students 14.5:1 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 (~412 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cunningham Park Elementary
How many students attend Cunningham Park Elementary?
Cunningham Park Elementary has 412 students enrolled. It is a public school in Vienna, VA. CCD year-over-year: 436 (2022-23) → 409 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cunningham Park Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cunningham Park Elementary is 11.4:1, which is 18% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 27% 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 Cunningham Park Elementary?
28.2% of students at Cunningham Park Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cunningham Park Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Cunningham Park Elementary is White at 43.7% of enrollment, in Vienna, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cunningham Park Elementary?
Cunningham Park Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Cunningham Park Elementary rank among schools in Vienna?
By Resource Investment Index, Cunningham Park Elementary ranks #4 of 11 schools in Vienna, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Vienna on the city page.
What other schools are in Fairfax County Public Schools?
Besides Cunningham Park 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.