- Enrollment
- 3,710
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Burke, VA
Lake Braddock Secondary
Federal NCES profile for Lake Braddock Secondary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510126000516
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Braddock Secondary earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Virginia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Virginia.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Burke · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 15.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake Braddock Secondary has class sizes larger than 91% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Braddock Secondary ranks #1 of 4 schools in Burke, VA.
School address
District: Fairfax County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510126000516 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Lake Braddock Secondary held near 4,397 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 260.3 → 194.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 510126000516 · Burke, VA Other · LARGE · TRAD
4,411 enr · 17:1 · 15.9% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Robinson Secondary (3,710 students)
Lake Braddock Secondary held near 4,397 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 260.3 → 194.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Lake Braddock Secondary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- Westfield High
Westfield High
2,737 students
What this shows Lake Braddock Secondary reports 4,411 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake Braddock Secondary compares
Lake Braddock Secondary 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 | 17:1 | ▲ 22% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.9% | ▼ 72% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 4,411 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
4,411
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% 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
17:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 91% in Virginia - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.5%
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
Counselors18.0 FTE
Per 245 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
208
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 40.7%
Hispanic or Latino 21.8%
Asian 19.9%
African American 9.7%
Two or More 7.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 40.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.2, Lake Braddock Secondary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 32
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 Lake Braddock Secondary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson Secondary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hayfield Secondary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chantilly High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Springfield High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westfield High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake Braddock Secondary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 2,737
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Burke
3 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 (~4,411 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lake Braddock Secondary
How many students attend Lake Braddock Secondary?
Lake Braddock Secondary has 4,411 students enrolled. It is a public school in Burke, VA. CCD year-over-year: 4,377 (2022-23) → 4,397 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Braddock Secondary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Braddock Secondary is 17:1, which is 22% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lake Braddock Secondary?
15.9% of students at Lake Braddock Secondary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Braddock Secondary?
The largest demographic group at Lake Braddock Secondary is White at 40.7% of enrollment, in Burke, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Braddock Secondary?
Lake Braddock Secondary has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Lake Braddock Secondary rank among schools in Burke?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Braddock Secondary ranks #1 of 4 schools in Burke, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Fairfax County Public Schools?
Besides Lake Braddock Secondary, Fairfax County Public Schools also operates Robinson Secondary (3,710 students), Hayfield Secondary (3,256 students), and Chantilly High (2,937 students). See the Fairfax County Public Schools district page for the complete list.