- Enrollment
- 4,411
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chantilly, VA
Poplar Tree Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Poplar Tree Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510126002182
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Poplar Tree Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Virginia schools.
- #5 of 7
- public schools in Chantilly · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.2:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 8.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Poplar Tree Elementary has class sizes larger than 71% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Poplar Tree Elementary ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Chantilly, VA.
School address
District: Fairfax County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510126002182 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+50 students YoY
Poplar Tree Elementary grew from 671 students in 2022-23 to 721 in 2023-24 (+7.5%).
Teacher FTE added 45.5 → 46.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+50 students YoY 510126002182 · Chantilly, VA Other · MID · TRAD
683 enr · 15.2:1 · 8.0% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Braddock Secondary (4,411 students)
Poplar Tree Elementary grew from 671 students in 2022-23 to 721 in 2023-24 (+7.5%). Teacher FTE added 45.5 → 46.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Poplar Tree 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 683
Poplar Tree Elementary
683 students
What this shows Poplar Tree Elementary reports 683 students on the CCD universe file.
How Poplar Tree Elementary compares
Poplar Tree 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 9% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.0% | ▼ 86% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 683 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
683
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 71% in Virginia - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.9%
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 455 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 45.2%
White 35.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%
Two or More 5.9%
African American 5.0%
Largest group: Asian at 45.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.9, Poplar Tree 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 Poplar Tree Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Braddock Secondary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robinson Secondary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hayfield Secondary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chantilly High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Springfield High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Poplar Tree 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 Chantilly
1 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 (~683 students)
Frequently asked questions about Poplar Tree Elementary
How many students attend Poplar Tree Elementary?
Poplar Tree Elementary has 683 students enrolled. It is a public school in Chantilly, VA. CCD year-over-year: 671 (2022-23) → 721 (2023-24), up 50.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Poplar Tree Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Poplar Tree Elementary is 15.2:1, which is 9% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Poplar Tree Elementary?
8.0% of students at Poplar Tree Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Poplar Tree Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Poplar Tree Elementary is Asian at 45.2% of enrollment, in Chantilly, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Poplar Tree Elementary?
Poplar Tree Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Poplar Tree Elementary rank among public schools in Chantilly?
By Resource Investment Index, Poplar Tree Elementary ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Chantilly, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Chantilly on the city page.
What other schools are in Fairfax County Public Schools?
Besides Poplar Tree 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.