- Enrollment
- 4,411
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Falls Church, VA
Woodburn Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Woodburn Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510126000597
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Woodburn Elementary earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Virginia schools.
- #1 of 16
- schools in Falls Church · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 54.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Woodburn Elementary has class sizes smaller than 81% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Woodburn Elementary ranks #1 of 16 schools in Falls Church, VA.
School address
District: Fairfax County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510126000597 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Woodburn Elementary held near 486 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 41.8 → 36.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 510126000597 · Falls Church, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
483 enr · 11.8:1 · 54.2% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Braddock Secondary (4,411 students)
Woodburn Elementary held near 486 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 41.8 → 36.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Woodburn 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 483
Woodburn Elementary
483 students
What this shows Woodburn Elementary reports 483 students on the CCD universe file.
How Woodburn Elementary compares
Woodburn 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 15% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.2% | ▼ 6% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 483 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
483
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 19% in Virginia - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 242 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 64.8%
White 20.3%
Asian 6.6%
African American 3.9%
Two or More 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.2, Woodburn Elementary is about as mixed as 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 Woodburn 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Springfield High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Woodburn 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 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
Westlawn Elementary
Standard public school
789 students 15.5:1 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
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 (~483 students)
Frequently asked questions about Woodburn Elementary
How many students attend Woodburn Elementary?
Woodburn Elementary has 483 students enrolled. It is a public school in Falls Church, VA. CCD year-over-year: 498 (2022-23) → 486 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodburn Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodburn Elementary is 11.8:1, which is 15% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 25% 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 Woodburn Elementary?
54.2% of students at Woodburn Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Woodburn Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Woodburn Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 64.8% of enrollment, in Falls Church, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Woodburn Elementary?
Woodburn 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 Woodburn Elementary rank among schools in Falls Church?
By Resource Investment Index, Woodburn Elementary ranks #1 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.
What other schools are in Fairfax County Public Schools?
Besides Woodburn 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.