Enrollment
776
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fairfax, VA
Oak View Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Oak View Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510126000548
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oak View Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Virginia schools.
- #16 of 19
- schools in Fairfax · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 6.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Oak View Elementary has class sizes larger than 96% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oak View Elementary ranks #16 of 19 schools in Fairfax, VA.
School address
District: Fairfax County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510126000548 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
6.8%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
-88% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oak View Elementary compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oak View Elementary
Oak View Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Fairfax, Virginia, enrolling 776 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18:1 is larger than about 96% of Virginia schools and 29% above the 13.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 6.8% free-meal eligibility runs 88% below the Virginia average.
Enrollment of 776 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Among 176 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Virginia schools statewide, it ranks #149, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and Asian (18%) (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 388 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
10.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Fairfax County Public Schools spends $17,977 per pupil, 23% above the Virginia average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Fairfax's public schools, it stands alongside Robinson Secondary (3,710 students): Oak View Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18:1 vs 17.1:1).
Fairfax County Public Schools also operates Lake Braddock Secondary (4,411 students) and Robinson Secondary (3,710 students) alongside Oak View Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Oak View Elementary compares
Oak View Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18:1 | ▲ 29% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.8% | ▼ 88% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 776 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
776
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
6.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 88% 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
18:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 96% in Virginia - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.8%
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
$17,977
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $14,649
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 388 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 56.8%
Asian 17.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.3%
Two or More 10.4%
African American 3.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 56.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.1, Oak View Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fairfax County Public Schools, which includes Oak View Elementary.
$17,977
Per student
+23%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 66.6%
State 23.3%
Federal 10.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Oak View Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Braddock Secondary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robinson Secondary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hayfield Secondary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chantilly High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Springfield High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oak View Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,411
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- 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 Fairfax
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Robinson Secondary
Standard public school
3,710 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Providence Elementary
Standard public school
954 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Mosaic Elementary
Standard public school
927 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Greenbriar East Elementary
Standard public school
922 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Mantua Elementary
Standard public school
909 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Navy Elementary
Standard public school
848 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~776 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Oak View Elementary
How many students attend Oak View Elementary?
Oak View Elementary has 776 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fairfax, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak View Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Oak View Elementary is 18:1, which is 29% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oak View Elementary?
6.8% of students at Oak View Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oak View Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Oak View Elementary is White at 56.8% of enrollment, in Fairfax, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oak View Elementary?
Oak View Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Oak View Elementary rank among schools in Fairfax?
By Resource Investment Index, Oak View Elementary ranks #16 of 19 schools in Fairfax, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fairfax on the city page.
Is Oak View Elementary a good school?
Oak View Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Virginia schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Fairfax County Public Schools?
Besides Oak View 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.
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