- Enrollment
- 4,411
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Reston, VA
Terraset Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Terraset Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510126000573
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Terraset Elementary earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #2 of 8
- schools in Reston · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 26.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Terraset Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Terraset Elementary ranks #2 of 8 schools in Reston, VA.
School address
District: Fairfax County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510126000573 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Terraset Elementary held near 611 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 45.0 → 45.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 510126000573 · Reston, VA Other · MID · TRAD
598 enr · 13.3:1 · 26.3% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Braddock Secondary (4,411 students)
Terraset Elementary held near 611 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 45.0 → 45.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Terraset 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 598
Terraset Elementary
598 students
What this shows Terraset Elementary reports 598 students on the CCD universe file.
How Terraset Elementary compares
Terraset 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 4% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.3% | ▼ 54% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 598 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
598
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 42% in Virginia - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 299 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.2%
Hispanic or Latino 31.1%
African American 9.0%
Two or More 8.2%
Asian 5.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 46.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.2, Terraset 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 Terraset Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Braddock Secondary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robinson Secondary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hayfield Secondary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chantilly High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Springfield High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Terraset 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 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
Sunrise Valley Elementary
Standard public school
558 students 14.3:1 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
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 (~598 students)
Frequently asked questions about Terraset Elementary
How many students attend Terraset Elementary?
Terraset Elementary has 598 students enrolled. It is a public school in Reston, VA. CCD year-over-year: 620 (2022-23) → 611 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Terraset Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Terraset Elementary is 13.3:1, which is 4% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Terraset Elementary?
26.3% of students at Terraset Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Terraset Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Terraset Elementary is White at 46.2% of enrollment, in Reston, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Terraset Elementary?
Terraset Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Terraset Elementary rank among schools in Reston?
By Resource Investment Index, Terraset Elementary ranks #2 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.
What other schools are in Fairfax County Public Schools?
Besides Terraset 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.