Serving 557 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Chesterbrook Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 94% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 91% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 557 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 94% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 91% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Chesterbrook Elementary serves the northeast part of McLean, VA, covering an area of approximately 2.5 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school within 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge being about 1.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Chesterbrook Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Chesterbrook Elementary School's student population of 557 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
557 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1926
School Calendar
School Motto
Every day is a chance to grow!
School Rankings
Chesterbrook Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chesterbrook Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#25 out of 1773 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
94%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)91%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)80-84%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
15%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
61%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
11%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.5%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
57%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chesterbrook Elementary School's ranking?
Chesterbrook Elementary School is ranked #25 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Chesterbrook Elementary School often compared to?
Chesterbrook Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kent Gardens Elementary School, Churchill Road Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 91% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Chesterbrook Elementary School?
557 students attend Chesterbrook Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Chesterbrook Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Chesterbrook Elementary School?
Chesterbrook Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Chesterbrook Elementary School offer ?
Chesterbrook Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Chesterbrook Elementary School part of?
Chesterbrook Elementary School is part of Fairfax County School District.
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