- Enrollment
- 4,411
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fairfax Station, VA
Silverbrook Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Silverbrook Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510126002115
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Silverbrook Elementary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Virginia schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Fairfax Station · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.7:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 7.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Silverbrook Elementary has class sizes larger than 78% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Silverbrook Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Fairfax Station, VA.
School address
District: Fairfax County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510126002115 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Silverbrook Elementary held near 814 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 51.8 → 54.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 510126002115 · Fairfax Station, VA Other · MID · TRAD
799 enr · 15.7:1 · 7.6% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Braddock Secondary (4,411 students)
Silverbrook Elementary held near 814 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 51.8 → 54.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Silverbrook 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 799
Silverbrook Elementary
799 students
What this shows Silverbrook Elementary reports 799 students on the CCD universe file.
How Silverbrook Elementary compares
Silverbrook 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 | 15.7:1 | ▲ 13% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.6% | ▼ 87% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 799 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
799
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 87% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 78% in Virginia - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.5%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 400 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.3%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%
Asian 11.3%
Two or More 10.0%
African American 5.3%
Largest group: White at 61.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.4, Silverbrook 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 Silverbrook 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 | 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 Silverbrook 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 Fairfax Station
2 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 (~799 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Silverbrook Elementary
How many students attend Silverbrook Elementary?
Silverbrook Elementary has 799 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fairfax Station, VA. CCD year-over-year: 798 (2022-23) → 814 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Silverbrook Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Silverbrook Elementary is 15.7:1, which is 13% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Silverbrook Elementary?
7.6% of students at Silverbrook Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Silverbrook Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Silverbrook Elementary is White at 61.3% of enrollment, in Fairfax Station, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Silverbrook Elementary?
Silverbrook 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 Silverbrook Elementary rank among schools in Fairfax Station?
By Resource Investment Index, Silverbrook Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Fairfax Station, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Fairfax County Public Schools?
Besides Silverbrook 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.