- Enrollment
- 3,044
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Arlington, VA
Innovation Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Innovation Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510027001067
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 93
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Innovation Elementary earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools.
- #10 of 26
- schools in Arlington · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 31.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Innovation Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Innovation Elementary ranks #10 of 26 schools in Arlington, VA.
School address
District: Arlington County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510027001067 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Innovation Elementary grew from 470 students in 2022-23 to 496 in 2023-24 (+5.5%).
Teacher FTE added 35.5 → 39.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+26 students YoY 510027001067 · Arlington, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
483 enr · 13.8:1 · 31.1% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Washington-Liberty High (3,044 students)
Innovation Elementary grew from 470 students in 2022-23 to 496 in 2023-24 (+5.5%). Teacher FTE added 35.5 → 39.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Innovation Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Washington-Lib
Washington-Liberty High
3,044 students
- Wakefield High
Wakefield High
2,646 students
- Yorktown High
Yorktown High
2,593 students
- Jefferson Midd 1,120
Jefferson Middle
1,120 students
- Gunston Middle 1,072
Gunston Middle
1,072 students
- This school 483
Innovation Elementary
483 students
What this shows Innovation Elementary reports 483 students on the CCD universe file.
How Innovation Elementary compares
Innovation 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.1% | ▼ 46% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 483 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
483
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 51% in Virginia - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
2.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$23,424
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.6 FTE
Per 302 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 32.1%
Asian 21.1%
African American 18.6%
Hispanic or Latino 17.4%
Two or More 10.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 32.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 77.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 77.7, Innovation Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Arlington County Public Schools reports $23,424 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Innovation Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington-Liberty High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wakefield High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Yorktown High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gunston Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Innovation Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,646
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 2,593
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 1,120
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 1,072
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
Similar other schools in Arlington
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Abingdon Elementary
Standard public school
768 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Cardinal Elementary
Standard public school
682 students 10.3:1 students per teacher
Oakridge Elementary
Standard public school
636 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Arlington Science Focus School
Standard public school
632 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Alice West Fleet Elementary
Standard public school
629 students 9.3:1 students per teacher
Arlington Traditional
Standard public school
624 students 13:1 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 (~483 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Innovation Elementary
How many students attend Innovation Elementary?
Innovation Elementary has 483 students enrolled. It is a public school in Arlington, VA. CCD year-over-year: 470 (2022-23) → 496 (2023-24), up 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Innovation Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Innovation Elementary is 13.8:1, which is 1% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 12% 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 Innovation Elementary?
31.1% of students at Innovation Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Innovation Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Innovation Elementary is White at 32.1% of enrollment, in Arlington, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 77.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Innovation Elementary?
Innovation Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (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 Innovation Elementary rank among schools in Arlington?
By Resource Investment Index, Innovation Elementary ranks #10 of 26 schools in Arlington, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Arlington on the city page.
What other schools are in Arlington County Public Schools?
Besides Innovation Elementary, Arlington County Public Schools also operates Washington-Liberty High (3,044 students), Wakefield High (2,646 students), and Yorktown High (2,593 students). See the Arlington County Public Schools district page for the complete list.