- Enrollment
- 4,411
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Centreville, VA
Deer Park Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Deer Park Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510126000768
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Deer Park Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #7 of 10
- schools in Centreville · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 25.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Deer Park Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Deer Park Elementary ranks #7 of 10 schools in Centreville, VA.
School address
District: Fairfax County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510126000768 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Deer Park Elementary held near 553 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 40.0 → 40.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 510126000768 · Centreville, VA Other · MID · TRAD
522 enr · 13.1:1 · 25.9% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Braddock Secondary (4,411 students)
Deer Park Elementary held near 553 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE held 40.0 → 40.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Deer 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 522
Deer Park Elementary
522 students
What this shows Deer Park Elementary reports 522 students on the CCD universe file.
How Deer Park Elementary compares
Deer Park 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 6% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.9% | ▼ 55% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 522 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
522
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 38% in Virginia - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.3%
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 522 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 44.4%
Hispanic or Latino 25.3%
Asian 15.7%
African American 8.4%
Two or More 5.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 44.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.4, Deer 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 Deer Park 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 | Lower 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Deer 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 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 (~522 students)
Frequently asked questions about Deer Park Elementary
How many students attend Deer Park Elementary?
Deer Park Elementary has 522 students enrolled. It is a public school in Centreville, VA. CCD year-over-year: 567 (2022-23) → 553 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Deer Park Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Deer Park Elementary is 13.1:1, which is 6% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 17% 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 Deer Park Elementary?
25.9% of students at Deer Park Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Deer Park Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Deer Park Elementary is White at 44.4% of enrollment, in Centreville, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Deer Park Elementary?
Deer Park Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 Deer Park Elementary rank among schools in Centreville?
By Resource Investment Index, Deer Park Elementary ranks #7 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 Deer 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.