- Enrollment
- 4,411
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mclean, VA
Spring Hill Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Spring Hill Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510126000567
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spring Hill Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Virginia schools.
- #5 of 5
- schools in Mclean · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 8.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Spring Hill Elementary has class sizes larger than 99% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Spring Hill Elementary ranks #5 of 5 schools in Mclean, VA.
School address
District: Fairfax County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510126000567 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+79 students YoY
Spring Hill Elementary grew from 869 students in 2022-23 to 948 in 2023-24 (+9.1%).
Teacher FTE added 49.0 → 51.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+79 students YoY 510126000567 · Mclean, VA Other · MID · TRAD
980 enr · 20:1 · 8.4% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Braddock Secondary (4,411 students)
Spring Hill Elementary grew from 869 students in 2022-23 to 948 in 2023-24 (+9.1%). Teacher FTE added 49.0 → 51.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Spring Hill 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 980
Spring Hill Elementary
980 students
What this shows Spring Hill Elementary reports 980 students on the CCD universe file.
How Spring Hill Elementary compares
Spring Hill 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 | 20:1 | ▲ 44% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.4% | ▼ 85% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 980 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
980
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% 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
20:1
students per teacher
- 44% above state mean
Top 99% in Virginia - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
6.9%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 490 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 44.3%
Asian 36.8%
Two or More 9.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
African American 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 44.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.5, Spring Hill 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 Spring Hill Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Braddock Secondary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Robinson Secondary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hayfield Secondary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chantilly High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Springfield High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Spring Hill 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
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 (~980 students)
Frequently asked questions about Spring Hill Elementary
How many students attend Spring Hill Elementary?
Spring Hill Elementary has 980 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mclean, VA. CCD year-over-year: 869 (2022-23) → 948 (2023-24), up 79.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spring Hill Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Spring Hill Elementary is 20:1, which is 44% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Spring Hill Elementary?
8.4% of students at Spring Hill Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spring Hill Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Spring Hill Elementary is White at 44.3% of enrollment, in Mclean, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spring Hill Elementary?
Spring Hill Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Spring Hill Elementary rank among schools in Mclean?
By Resource Investment Index, Spring Hill Elementary ranks #5 of 5 schools in Mclean, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mclean on the city page.
What other schools are in Fairfax County Public Schools?
Besides Spring Hill 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.