VirginiaSchoolsWaples Mill Elementary

Waples Mill Elementary

PublicGrades -16
Oakton, Virginia · Fairfax County Public Schools
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students820
Student:Teacher13.9:1
Free/Reduced Lunch13%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 483
820
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
13%-51.9pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.9:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–6
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

Waples Mill Elementary is a public elementary serving grades -1–6 in Oakton, Virginia. The school enrolls 820 students. It is part of the Fairfax County Public Schools district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Virginia state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.9:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
13% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 65% state average)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–6
DistrictFairfax County Public Schools
County51059
CityOakton
ZIP22124
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID510126000088

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment820
White54.0%
Hispanic / Latino9.6%
Black / African American3.1%
Asian24.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
Two or More Races8.2%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
54.0%
Hispanic
9.6%
Black
3.1%
Asian
24.8%
Two+
8.2%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %13%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)