- Enrollment
- 4,411
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Burke, VA
Terra Centre Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Terra Centre Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510126001842
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Terra Centre Elementary earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Burke · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 9.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Terra Centre Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Terra Centre Elementary ranks #3 of 4 schools in Burke, VA.
School address
District: Fairfax County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510126001842 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Terra Centre Elementary held near 626 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.5 → 43.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 510126001842 · Burke, VA Other · MID · TRAD
594 enr · 14.1:1 · 9.9% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Braddock Secondary (4,411 students)
Terra Centre Elementary held near 626 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.5 → 43.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Terra Centre 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 594
Terra Centre Elementary
594 students
What this shows Terra Centre Elementary reports 594 students on the CCD universe file.
How Terra Centre Elementary compares
Terra Centre 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 | 14.1:1 | ▲ 1% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.9% | ▼ 83% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 594 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
594
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 83% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 55% in Virginia - lower ratio than 45% 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
$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 396 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.4%
Hispanic or Latino 14.6%
Asian 11.8%
Two or More 10.4%
African American 5.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 57.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.1, Terra Centre 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 Terra Centre 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 Terra Centre 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 Burke
3 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 (~594 students)
Frequently asked questions about Terra Centre Elementary
How many students attend Terra Centre Elementary?
Terra Centre Elementary has 594 students enrolled. It is a public school in Burke, VA. CCD year-over-year: 629 (2022-23) → 626 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Terra Centre Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Terra Centre Elementary is 14.1:1, which is 1% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Terra Centre Elementary?
9.9% of students at Terra Centre Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Terra Centre Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Terra Centre Elementary is White at 57.4% of enrollment, in Burke, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Terra Centre Elementary?
Terra Centre Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Terra Centre Elementary rank among schools in Burke?
By Resource Investment Index, Terra Centre Elementary ranks #3 of 4 schools in Burke, 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 Terra Centre 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.