- Enrollment
- 4,411
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Vienna, VA
Stenwood Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Stenwood Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510126000569
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stenwood Elementary earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #2 of 11
- schools in Vienna · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 9.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Stenwood Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stenwood Elementary ranks #2 of 11 schools in Vienna, VA.
School address
District: Fairfax County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510126000569 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Stenwood Elementary held near 539 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.5 → 38.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 510126000569 · Vienna, VA Other · MID · TRAD
538 enr · 14.5:1 · 9.2% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Braddock Secondary (4,411 students)
Stenwood Elementary held near 539 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.5 → 38.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Stenwood 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 538
Stenwood Elementary
538 students
What this shows Stenwood Elementary reports 538 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stenwood Elementary compares
Stenwood 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 | 14.5:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.2% | ▼ 84% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 538 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
538
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 84% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 61% in Virginia - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.5%
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 359 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.7%
Asian 25.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.9%
Two or More 11.3%
African American 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 46.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.7, Stenwood 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 Stenwood 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Springfield High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stenwood 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 Vienna
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Westbriar Elementary
Standard public school
840 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Colvin Run Elementary
Standard public school
750 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Marshall Road Elementary
Standard public school
691 students 13:1 students per teacher
Flint Hill Elementary
Standard public school
614 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Archer Elementary
Standard public school
543 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Wolftrap Elementary
Standard public school
529 students 15.6:1 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 (~538 students)
Frequently asked questions about Stenwood Elementary
How many students attend Stenwood Elementary?
Stenwood Elementary has 538 students enrolled. It is a public school in Vienna, VA. CCD year-over-year: 541 (2022-23) → 539 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stenwood Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Stenwood Elementary is 14.5:1, which is 4% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Stenwood Elementary?
9.2% of students at Stenwood Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stenwood Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Stenwood Elementary is White at 46.7% of enrollment, in Vienna, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stenwood Elementary?
Stenwood Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Stenwood Elementary rank among schools in Vienna?
By Resource Investment Index, Stenwood Elementary ranks #2 of 11 schools in Vienna, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Vienna on the city page.
What other schools are in Fairfax County Public Schools?
Besides Stenwood 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.