- Enrollment
- 4,411
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Annandale, VA
Mason Crest Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Mason Crest Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510126002873
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mason Crest Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #5 of 6
- schools in Annandale · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 44.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Mason Crest Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mason Crest Elementary ranks #5 of 6 schools in Annandale, VA.
School address
District: Fairfax County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510126002873 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+56 students YoY
Mason Crest Elementary grew from 663 students in 2022-23 to 719 in 2023-24 (+8.4%).
Teacher FTE added 53.3 → 55.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+56 students YoY 510126002873 · Annandale, VA Other · MID · TRAD
684 enr · 12.9:1 · 44.3% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Braddock Secondary (4,411 students)
Mason Crest Elementary grew from 663 students in 2022-23 to 719 in 2023-24 (+8.4%). Teacher FTE added 53.3 → 55.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Mason Crest 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 684
Mason Crest Elementary
684 students
What this shows Mason Crest Elementary reports 684 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mason Crest Elementary compares
Mason Crest 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 7% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.3% | ▼ 23% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 684 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
684
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 34% in Virginia - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 456 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 50.6%
White 23.2%
Asian 15.5%
African American 6.1%
Two or More 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.1, Mason Crest 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 Mason Crest 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 Mason Crest 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 Annandale
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Braddock Elementary
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Canterbury Woods Elementary
Standard public school
735 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Annandale Terrace Elementary
Standard public school
680 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Camelot Elementary
Standard public school
602 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Columbia Elementary
Standard public school
377 students 13.5:1 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 (~684 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mason Crest Elementary
How many students attend Mason Crest Elementary?
Mason Crest Elementary has 684 students enrolled. It is a public school in Annandale, VA. CCD year-over-year: 663 (2022-23) → 719 (2023-24), up 56.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mason Crest Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mason Crest Elementary is 12.9:1, which is 7% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 18% 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 Mason Crest Elementary?
44.3% of students at Mason Crest Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mason Crest Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Mason Crest Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 50.6% of enrollment, in Annandale, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mason Crest Elementary?
Mason Crest Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 Mason Crest Elementary rank among schools in Annandale?
By Resource Investment Index, Mason Crest Elementary ranks #5 of 6 schools in Annandale, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Annandale on the city page.
What other schools are in Fairfax County Public Schools?
Besides Mason Crest 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.