- Enrollment
- 4,411
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Reston, VA
Hunters Woods Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences
Federal NCES profile for Hunters Woods Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510126000502
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hunters Woods Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Virginia schools.
- #7 of 8
- schools in Reston · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.1:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 21.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Hunters Woods Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences has class sizes larger than 83% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hunters Woods Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences ranks #7 of 8 schools in Reston, VA.
School address
District: Fairfax County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510126000502 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-43 students YoY
Hunters Woods Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences shrank from 731 students in 2022-23 to 688 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE added 45.8 → 46.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-43 students YoY 510126000502 · Reston, VA Other · MID · TRAD
726 enr · 16.1:1 · 21.5% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Braddock Secondary (4,411 students)
Hunters Woods Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences shrank from 731 students in 2022-23 to 688 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE added 45.8 → 46.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Hunters Woods Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences 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 726
Hunters Woods Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences
726 students
What this shows Hunters Woods Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences reports 726 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hunters Woods Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences compares
Hunters Woods Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences 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 | 16.1:1 | ▲ 16% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.5% | ▼ 63% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 726 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
726
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% 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
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 83% in Virginia - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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 363 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.2%
Asian 20.2%
Hispanic or Latino 11.7%
African American 10.3%
Two or More 9.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 48.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.4, Hunters Woods Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences 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 Hunters Woods Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Braddock Secondary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robinson Secondary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hayfield Secondary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chantilly High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Springfield High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hunters Woods Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences'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.
Dogwood Elementary
Standard public school
745 students 14.1:1 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 (~726 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hunters Woods Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences
How many students attend Hunters Woods Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences?
Hunters Woods Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences has 726 students enrolled. It is a public school in Reston, VA. CCD year-over-year: 731 (2022-23) → 688 (2023-24), down 43.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hunters Woods Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences?
The student-teacher ratio at Hunters Woods Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences is 16.1:1, which is 16% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hunters Woods Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences?
21.5% of students at Hunters Woods Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hunters Woods Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences?
The largest demographic group at Hunters Woods Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences is White at 48.2% of enrollment, in Reston, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hunters Woods Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences?
Hunters Woods Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences 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 Hunters Woods Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences rank among schools in Reston?
By Resource Investment Index, Hunters Woods Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences ranks #7 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 Hunters Woods Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences, 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.