- Enrollment
- 4,411
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Reston, VA
Dogwood Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Dogwood Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510126000458
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dogwood Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #8 of 8
- schools in Reston · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 82.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Dogwood Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dogwood Elementary ranks #8 of 8 schools in Reston, VA.
School address
District: Fairfax County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510126000458 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+49 students YoY
Dogwood Elementary grew from 690 students in 2022-23 to 739 in 2023-24 (+7.1%).
Teacher FTE added 53.0 → 56.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+49 students YoY 510126000458 · Reston, VA Other · MID · TRAD
745 enr · 14.1:1 · 82.2% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Braddock Secondary (4,411 students)
Dogwood Elementary grew from 690 students in 2022-23 to 739 in 2023-24 (+7.1%). Teacher FTE added 53.0 → 56.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Dogwood 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 745
Dogwood Elementary
745 students
What this shows Dogwood Elementary reports 745 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dogwood Elementary compares
Dogwood Elementary is a growing 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 | 14.1:1 | ▲ 1% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.2% | ▲ 43% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 745 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
745
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 55% in Virginia - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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 373 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 58.9%
African American 14.0%
White 11.7%
Asian 10.3%
Two or More 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.7, Dogwood 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 Dogwood 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 Dogwood 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 Reston
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Hunters Woods Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences
Standard public school
726 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Lake Anne Elementary
Standard public school
616 students 14:1 students per teacher
Terraset Elementary
Standard public school
598 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Sunrise Valley Elementary
Standard public school
558 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Aldrin Elementary
Standard public school
455 students 11.1:1 students per teacher
Forest Edge Elementary
Standard public school
454 students 11.3:1 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 (~745 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dogwood Elementary
How many students attend Dogwood Elementary?
Dogwood Elementary has 745 students enrolled. It is a public school in Reston, VA. CCD year-over-year: 690 (2022-23) → 739 (2023-24), up 49.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dogwood Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Dogwood Elementary is 14.1:1, which is 1% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dogwood Elementary?
82.2% of students at Dogwood Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dogwood Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Dogwood Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 58.9% of enrollment, in Reston, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dogwood Elementary?
Dogwood Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Dogwood Elementary rank among schools in Reston?
By Resource Investment Index, Dogwood Elementary ranks #8 of 8 schools in Reston, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Reston on the city page.
What other schools are in Fairfax County Public Schools?
Besides Dogwood 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.