- Enrollment
- 2,132
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Highland Springs, VA
Fair Oaks Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Fair Oaks Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510189000798
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fair Oaks Elementary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Virginia schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Highland Springs · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.3:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 88.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Fair Oaks Elementary has class sizes smaller than 93% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fair Oaks Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Highland Springs, VA.
School address
District: Henrico County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510189000798 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Fair Oaks Elementary shrank from 379 students in 2022-23 to 357 in 2023-24 (-5.8%).
Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-22 students YoY 510189000798 · Highland Springs, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
330 enr · 10.3:1 · 88.7% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: John Randolph Tucker High (2,132 students)
Fair Oaks Elementary shrank from 379 students in 2022-23 to 357 in 2023-24 (-5.8%). Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Fair Oaks Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John Randolph
John Randolph Tucker High
2,132 students
- Deep Run High
Deep Run High
1,992 students
- Glen Allen Hig
Glen Allen High
1,939 students
- Highland Sprin
Highland Springs High
1,928 students
- Douglas S. Fre
Douglas S. Freeman High
1,881 students
- This school 330
Fair Oaks Elementary
330 students
What this shows Fair Oaks Elementary reports 330 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fair Oaks Elementary compares
Fair Oaks 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 | 10.3:1 | ▼ 26% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.7% | ▲ 54% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 330 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
330
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 7% in Virginia - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
38.8%
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
$12,973
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 165 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 99 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 74.2%
White 10.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
Two or More 4.5%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 74.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.7, Fair Oaks Elementary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Henrico County Public Schools reports $12,973 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fair Oaks Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Randolph Tucker High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Deep Run High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glen Allen High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highland Springs High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Douglas S. Freeman High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fair Oaks Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,992
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,939
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,928
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,881
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Highland Springs
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~330 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fair Oaks Elementary
How many students attend Fair Oaks Elementary?
Fair Oaks Elementary has 330 students enrolled. It is a public school in Highland Springs, VA. CCD year-over-year: 379 (2022-23) → 357 (2023-24), down 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fair Oaks Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Fair Oaks Elementary is 10.3:1, which is 26% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 34% 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 Fair Oaks Elementary?
88.7% of students at Fair Oaks Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fair Oaks Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Fair Oaks Elementary is African American at 74.2% of enrollment, in Highland Springs, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fair Oaks Elementary?
Fair Oaks Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Fair Oaks Elementary rank among public schools in Highland Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Fair Oaks Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Highland Springs, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Henrico County Public Schools?
Besides Fair Oaks Elementary, Henrico County Public Schools also operates John Randolph Tucker High (2,132 students), Deep Run High (1,992 students), and Glen Allen High (1,939 students). See the Henrico County Public Schools district page for the complete list.