- Enrollment
- 4,411
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mclean, VA
Kent Gardens Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Kent Gardens Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510126000509
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kent Gardens Elementary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Virginia schools.
- #4 of 5
- schools in Mclean · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.3:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 3.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Kent Gardens Elementary has class sizes larger than 73% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kent Gardens Elementary ranks #4 of 5 schools in Mclean, VA.
School address
District: Fairfax County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510126000509 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Kent Gardens Elementary held near 1,006 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 60.5 → 61.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 510126000509 · Mclean, VA Other · MID · TRAD
918 enr · 15.3:1 · 3.1% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Braddock Secondary (4,411 students)
Kent Gardens Elementary held near 1,006 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 60.5 → 61.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Kent Gardens 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 918
Kent Gardens Elementary
918 students
What this shows Kent Gardens Elementary reports 918 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kent Gardens Elementary compares
Kent Gardens Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▲ 10% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 3.1% | ▼ 95% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 918 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
918
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
3.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 95% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 73% in Virginia - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.6%
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 459 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.5%
Asian 26.5%
Two or More 9.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
African American 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 53.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.8, Kent Gardens Elementary 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 Kent Gardens 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Springfield High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kent Gardens 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
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 (~918 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Kent Gardens Elementary
How many students attend Kent Gardens Elementary?
Kent Gardens Elementary has 918 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mclean, VA. CCD year-over-year: 1,023 (2022-23) → 1,006 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kent Gardens Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Kent Gardens Elementary is 15.3:1, which is 10% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kent Gardens Elementary?
3.1% of students at Kent Gardens Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kent Gardens Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Kent Gardens Elementary is White at 53.5% of enrollment, in Mclean, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kent Gardens Elementary?
Kent Gardens 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 Kent Gardens Elementary rank among schools in Mclean?
By Resource Investment Index, Kent Gardens Elementary ranks #4 of 5 schools in Mclean, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mclean on the city page.
What other schools are in Fairfax County Public Schools?
Besides Kent Gardens 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.