Overview
Waples Mill Elementary is a public elementary serving grades -1–6 in Oakton, Virginia. The school enrolls 750 students. It is part of the Fairfax County Public Schools district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
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
14:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
13% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 66% 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 Enrollment750
White54.1%
Hispanic / Latino9.3%
Black / African American4.7%
Asian23.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
Two or More Races7.5%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
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 Avg66%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)