- Enrollment
- 4,411
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Herndon, VA
Hutchison Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hutchison Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510126000460
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hutchison Elementary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Virginia schools.
- #6 of 10
- schools in Herndon · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.6:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 86.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Hutchison Elementary has class sizes smaller than 70% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hutchison Elementary ranks #6 of 10 schools in Herndon, VA.
School address
District: Fairfax County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510126000460 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-55 students YoY
Hutchison Elementary shrank from 1,070 students in 2022-23 to 1,015 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 77.5 → 75.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-55 students YoY 510126000460 · Herndon, VA Other · MID · TRAD
970 enr · 12.6:1 · 86.0% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Braddock Secondary (4,411 students)
Hutchison Elementary shrank from 1,070 students in 2022-23 to 1,015 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE lost 77.5 → 75.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Hutchison 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 970
Hutchison Elementary
970 students
What this shows Hutchison Elementary reports 970 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hutchison Elementary compares
Hutchison 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 9% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.0% | ▲ 49% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 970 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
970
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 30% in Virginia - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.8%
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
$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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 323 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 79.5%
Asian 6.9%
African American 5.7%
White 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%
Two or More 1.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 79.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.7, Hutchison Elementary is less 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 Hutchison 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 Hutchison 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 Herndon
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Coates Elementary
Standard public school
996 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Herndon Elementary
Standard public school
792 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Floris Elementary
Standard public school
666 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Fox Mill Elementary
Standard public school
650 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Oak Hill Elementary
Standard public school
628 students 14:1 students per teacher
Dranesville Elementary
Standard public school
610 students 13.3:1 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 (~970 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hutchison Elementary
How many students attend Hutchison Elementary?
Hutchison Elementary has 970 students enrolled. It is a public school in Herndon, VA. CCD year-over-year: 1,070 (2022-23) → 1,015 (2023-24), down 55.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hutchison Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hutchison Elementary is 12.6:1, which is 9% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 20% 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 Hutchison Elementary?
86.0% of students at Hutchison Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hutchison Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hutchison Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 79.5% of enrollment, in Herndon, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hutchison Elementary?
Hutchison 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 Hutchison Elementary rank among schools in Herndon?
By Resource Investment Index, Hutchison Elementary ranks #6 of 10 schools in Herndon, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Herndon on the city page.
What other schools are in Fairfax County Public Schools?
Besides Hutchison 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.