Bonnie Brae Elementary School

5420 Sideburn Rd
Fairfax, VA 22032
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 794 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Bonnie Brae Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 794 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : Top 30% in VA
  • : 62% (Top 50%)
  • : 80% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Bonnie Brae Elementary School's student population of 794 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
794 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
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School Rankings

Bonnie Brae Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bonnie Brae Elementary School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (VA)
#510 out of 1792 schools
(Top 30%)
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62%
54%
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80%
69%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
14%
7%
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Hispanic
20%
18%
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Black
7%
22%
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White
50%
46%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
9%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.68
This chart display the diversity score of Bonnie Brae Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
41%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bonnie Brae Elementary School's ranking?
Bonnie Brae Elementary School is ranked #510 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Bonnie Brae Elementary School?
794 students attend Bonnie Brae Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Bonnie Brae Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bonnie Brae Elementary School?
Bonnie Brae Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bonnie Brae Elementary School offer ?
Bonnie Brae Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bonnie Brae Elementary School part of?
Bonnie Brae Elementary School is part of Fairfax Co PBLC Schs School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 794 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 62% (Top 50%)
  • : 80% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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