- Enrollment
- 4,411
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Springfield, VA
North Springfield Elementary
Federal NCES profile for North Springfield Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510126000546
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Springfield Elementary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Virginia schools.
- #11 of 18
- schools in Springfield · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 37.2%
- free-lunch eligible
North Springfield Elementary has class sizes smaller than 86% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Springfield Elementary ranks #11 of 18 schools in Springfield, VA.
School address
District: Fairfax County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510126000546 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
North Springfield Elementary held near 469 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 41.5 → 41.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 510126000546 · Springfield, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
465 enr · 11.3:1 · 37.2% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Braddock Secondary (4,411 students)
North Springfield Elementary held near 469 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE held 41.5 → 41.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
North Springfield 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 465
North Springfield Elementary
465 students
What this shows North Springfield Elementary reports 465 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Springfield Elementary compares
North Springfield 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 19% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.2% | ▼ 35% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 465 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
465
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 14% in Virginia - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 465 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 45.8%
White 25.8%
Asian 18.1%
African American 5.6%
Two or More 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.6, North Springfield 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 North Springfield 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 North Springfield 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 Springfield
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Sangster Elementary
Standard public school
928 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Orange Hunt Elementary
Standard public school
874 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Keene Mill Elementary
Standard public school
813 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Hunt Valley Elementary
Standard public school
735 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Cardinal Forest Elementary
Standard public school
680 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Kings Park Elementary
Standard public school
653 students 14.5:1 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 (~465 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Springfield Elementary
How many students attend North Springfield Elementary?
North Springfield Elementary has 465 students enrolled. It is a public school in Springfield, VA. CCD year-over-year: 484 (2022-23) → 469 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Springfield Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at North Springfield Elementary is 11.3:1, which is 19% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 28% 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 North Springfield Elementary?
37.2% of students at North Springfield Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Springfield Elementary?
The largest demographic group at North Springfield Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 45.8% of enrollment, in Springfield, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Springfield Elementary?
North Springfield Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 North Springfield Elementary rank among schools in Springfield?
By Resource Investment Index, North Springfield Elementary ranks #11 of 18 schools in Springfield, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Springfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Fairfax County Public Schools?
Besides North Springfield 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.