Enrollment
558
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Reston, VA
Sunrise Valley Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sunrise Valley Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510126000571
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sunrise Valley Elementary earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #4 of 8
- schools in Reston · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 12.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Sunrise Valley Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sunrise Valley Elementary ranks #4 of 8 schools in Reston, VA.
School address
District: Fairfax County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510126000571 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.7%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
-78% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sunrise Valley Elementary compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sunrise Valley Elementary
Sunrise Valley Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Reston, Virginia, enrolling 558 students.
At 14.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Virginia median, within a few percentage points of the 13.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 12.7% free-meal eligibility runs 78% below the Virginia average.
With 558 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 200 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #76.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and Asian (12%) (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 372 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.6% 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 Reston's public schools, it stands alongside Dogwood Elementary (745 students): Sunrise Valley Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.3:1 vs 14.1:1).
Fairfax County Public Schools also operates Lake Braddock Secondary (4,411 students) and Robinson Secondary (3,710 students) alongside Sunrise Valley 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 Sunrise Valley Elementary compares
Sunrise Valley 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 | 14.3:1 | ▲ 3% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.7% | ▼ 78% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 558 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
558
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
12.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 58% in Virginia - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
5.6%
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 372 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 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 60.0%
Asian 12.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.8%
Two or More 10.4%
African American 6.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 60.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.9, Sunrise Valley 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 Sunrise Valley 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 Sunrise Valley 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 Sunrise Valley 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 Reston
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Dogwood Elementary
Standard public school
745 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Hunters Woods Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences
Standard public school
726 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Lake Anne Elementary
Standard public school
616 students 14:1 students per teacher
Terraset Elementary
Standard public school
598 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Aldrin Elementary
Standard public school
455 students 11.1:1 students per teacher
Forest Edge Elementary
Standard public school
454 students 11.3:1 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 (~558 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Sunrise Valley Elementary
How many students attend Sunrise Valley Elementary?
Sunrise Valley Elementary has 558 students enrolled. It is a public school in Reston, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunrise Valley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunrise Valley Elementary is 14.3:1, which is 3% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sunrise Valley Elementary?
12.7% of students at Sunrise Valley Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sunrise Valley Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sunrise Valley Elementary is White at 60.0% of enrollment, in Reston, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sunrise Valley Elementary?
Sunrise Valley 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 Sunrise Valley Elementary rank among schools in Reston?
By Resource Investment Index, Sunrise Valley Elementary ranks #4 of 8 schools in Reston, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Reston on the city page.
Is Sunrise Valley Elementary a good school?
Sunrise Valley 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 Sunrise Valley 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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