- Enrollment
- 4,411
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Great Falls, VA
Great Falls Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Great Falls Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510126000484
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Great Falls Elementary earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 4.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 513
- students enrolled
Great Falls Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Fairfax County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510126000484 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Great Falls Elementary shrank from 547 students in 2022-23 to 517 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 37.5 → 35.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-30 students YoY 510126000484 · Great Falls, VA Other · MID · TRAD
513 enr · 13.9:1 · 4.6% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Braddock Secondary (4,411 students)
Great Falls Elementary shrank from 547 students in 2022-23 to 517 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE lost 37.5 → 35.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Great Falls 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 513
Great Falls Elementary
513 students
What this shows Great Falls Elementary reports 513 students on the CCD universe file.
How Great Falls Elementary compares
Great Falls 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 0% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.6% | ▼ 92% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 513 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
513
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
4.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 92% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 52% in Virginia - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.1%
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 342 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.1%
Asian 16.0%
Two or More 10.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
African American 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 64.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.6, Great Falls Elementary is about as mixed as 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 Great Falls Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Braddock Secondary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robinson Secondary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hayfield Secondary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chantilly High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Springfield High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Great Falls 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 Great Falls
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 (~513 students)
Frequently asked questions about Great Falls Elementary
How many students attend Great Falls Elementary?
Great Falls Elementary has 513 students enrolled. It is a public school in Great Falls, VA. CCD year-over-year: 547 (2022-23) → 517 (2023-24), down 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Great Falls Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Great Falls Elementary is 13.9:1, which is 0% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Great Falls Elementary?
4.6% of students at Great Falls Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Great Falls Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Great Falls Elementary is White at 64.1% of enrollment, in Great Falls, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Great Falls Elementary?
Great Falls Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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).
What other schools are in Fairfax County Public Schools?
Besides Great Falls 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.