- Enrollment
- 4,411
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Springfield, VA
Orange Hunt Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Orange Hunt Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510126000552
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Orange Hunt Elementary earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Virginia schools.
- #5 of 18
- schools in Springfield · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 6.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Orange Hunt Elementary has class sizes larger than 84% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Orange Hunt Elementary ranks #5 of 18 schools in Springfield, VA.
School address
District: Fairfax County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510126000552 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Orange Hunt Elementary held near 900 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 54.8 → 54.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+28 students YoY 510126000552 · Springfield, VA Other · MID · TRAD
874 enr · 16.2:1 · 6.1% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Braddock Secondary (4,411 students)
Orange Hunt Elementary held near 900 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount). Teacher FTE held 54.8 → 54.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Orange Hunt 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 874
Orange Hunt Elementary
874 students
What this shows Orange Hunt Elementary reports 874 students on the CCD universe file.
How Orange Hunt Elementary compares
Orange Hunt 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 17% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.1% | ▼ 89% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 874 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
874
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 89% 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 84% in Virginia - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
7.1%
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
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 350 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%
Two or More 10.2%
Asian 7.7%
African American 7.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 63.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.4, Orange Hunt 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 Orange Hunt 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Springfield High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Orange Hunt 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
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
Saratoga Elementary
Standard public school
612 students 13.3:1 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 (~874 students)
Frequently asked questions about Orange Hunt Elementary
How many students attend Orange Hunt Elementary?
Orange Hunt Elementary has 874 students enrolled. It is a public school in Springfield, VA. CCD year-over-year: 872 (2022-23) → 900 (2023-24), nearly flat (+28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orange Hunt Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Orange Hunt Elementary is 16.2:1, which is 17% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Orange Hunt Elementary?
6.1% of students at Orange Hunt Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Orange Hunt Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Orange Hunt Elementary is White at 63.4% of enrollment, in Springfield, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Orange Hunt Elementary?
Orange Hunt Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Orange Hunt Elementary rank among schools in Springfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Orange Hunt Elementary ranks #5 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 Orange Hunt 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.