- Enrollment
- 4,411
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Burke, VA
White Oaks Elementary
Federal NCES profile for White Oaks Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510126001843
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
White Oaks Elementary earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Virginia schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Burke · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.2:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 20.9%
- free-lunch eligible
White Oaks Elementary has class sizes larger than 71% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, White Oaks Elementary ranks #2 of 4 schools in Burke, VA.
School address
District: Fairfax County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510126001843 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
White Oaks Elementary held near 724 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 46.8 → 45.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 510126001843 · Burke, VA Other · MID · TRAD
699 enr · 15.2:1 · 20.9% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Braddock Secondary (4,411 students)
White Oaks Elementary held near 724 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 46.8 → 45.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
White Oaks 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 699
White Oaks Elementary
699 students
What this shows White Oaks Elementary reports 699 students on the CCD universe file.
How White Oaks Elementary compares
White Oaks 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 9% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.9% | ▼ 64% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 699 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
699
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 71% in Virginia - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
5.9%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 350 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 39.9%
Hispanic or Latino 22.9%
Asian 17.5%
Two or More 10.0%
African American 9.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 39.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.9, White Oaks 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 White Oaks 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chantilly High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Springfield High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to White Oaks 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 (~699 students)
Frequently asked questions about White Oaks Elementary
How many students attend White Oaks Elementary?
White Oaks Elementary has 699 students enrolled. It is a public school in Burke, VA. CCD year-over-year: 718 (2022-23) → 724 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at White Oaks Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at White Oaks Elementary is 15.2:1, which is 9% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at White Oaks Elementary?
20.9% of students at White Oaks Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of White Oaks Elementary?
The largest demographic group at White Oaks Elementary is White at 39.9% of enrollment, in Burke, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for White Oaks Elementary?
White Oaks Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 White Oaks Elementary rank among schools in Burke?
By Resource Investment Index, White Oaks Elementary ranks #2 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 White Oaks 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.