Enrollment
538
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
9.2%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
-84% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Stenwood Elementary compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Stenwood Elementary
Stenwood Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Vienna, Virginia, enrolling 538 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 9.2% free-meal eligibility runs 84% below the Virginia average.
With 538 students, its enrollment sits close to the Virginia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Against 163 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #68.
Its student body is led by White (47%) and Asian (26%) (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 359 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Fairfax County Public Schools spends $17,977 per pupil, 23% above the Virginia average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Vienna's public schools, it stands alongside Westbriar Elementary (840 students): Stenwood Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.5:1 vs 17.5:1).
Fairfax County Public Schools also operates Lake Braddock Secondary (4,411 students) and Robinson Secondary (3,710 students) alongside Stenwood Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Stenwood Elementary compares
Stenwood Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,977
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $14,649
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fairfax County Public Schools, which includes Stenwood Elementary.
$17,977
Per student
+23%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 66.6%
State 23.3%
Federal 10.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 4,411
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~538 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Stenwood Elementary a good school?
Stenwood Elementary earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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