Enrollment
789
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Falls Church, VA
Westlawn Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Westlawn Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510126000588
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westlawn Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Virginia schools.
- #15 of 16
- schools in Falls Church · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 58.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Westlawn Elementary has class sizes larger than 76% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westlawn Elementary ranks #15 of 16 schools in Falls Church, VA.
School address
District: Fairfax County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510126000588 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.8%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Westlawn Elementary compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Westlawn Elementary
Westlawn Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Falls Church, Virginia, enrolling 789 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 58.8% lands close to the Virginia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 789 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Against 168 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #116.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (72%) and White (13%) (diversity index 45/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 395 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Fairfax County Public Schools spends $17,977 per pupil, 23% above the Virginia average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Falls Church's public schools, it stands alongside Haycock Elementary (838 students): Westlawn Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.5:1 vs 16.1:1).
Fairfax County Public Schools also operates Lake Braddock Secondary (4,411 students) and Robinson Secondary (3,710 students) alongside Westlawn 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 Westlawn Elementary compares
Westlawn 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 12% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.8% | ▲ 2% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 789 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
789
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
58.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 76% in Virginia - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 395 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.1 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
Hispanic or Latino 72.4%
White 13.4%
Asian 9.0%
African American 2.7%
Two or More 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.9, Westlawn Elementary is less 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 Westlawn 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 Westlawn 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chantilly High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Springfield High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westlawn 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 Falls Church
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Haycock Elementary
Standard public school
838 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Bailey's Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences
Standard public school
814 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Glen Forest Elementary
Standard public school
779 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Westgate Elementary
Standard public school
614 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Pine Spring Elementary
Standard public school
607 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Belvedere Elementary
Standard public school
606 students 13.2:1 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 (~789 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Westlawn Elementary
How many students attend Westlawn Elementary?
Westlawn Elementary has 789 students enrolled. It is a public school in Falls Church, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westlawn Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Westlawn Elementary is 15.5:1, which is 12% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Westlawn Elementary?
58.8% of students at Westlawn Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westlawn Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Westlawn Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 72.4% of enrollment, in Falls Church, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westlawn Elementary?
Westlawn Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Westlawn Elementary rank among schools in Falls Church?
By Resource Investment Index, Westlawn Elementary ranks #15 of 16 schools in Falls Church, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Falls Church on the city page.
Is Westlawn Elementary a good school?
Westlawn Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Virginia schools. 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 Westlawn 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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