Chesterbrook Elementary

Summary:

Chesterbrook Elementary is a highly-regarded public elementary school in McLean, Virginia, serving 527 students in grades PK-6. As part of the Fairfax County Public Schools district, Chesterbrook consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Chesterbrook's students demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, with a high percentage of students proficient or better in SOL (Standards of Learning) assessments across various subjects and grade levels, often outperforming the Fairfax County and Virginia state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 92% of 3rd-grade students were proficient or better in SOL English Reading, compared to 69.64% in Fairfax County and 66.88% statewide. The school also has a relatively diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 65.46% White, 9.11% Hispanic, 15.75% Asian, and 8.16% two or more races, which is higher than some nearby schools like Sherman Elementary and Tuckahoe Elementary.

Additionally, Chesterbrook Elementary has a very low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, with only 1.9% of students in this category in the 2022-2023 school year, significantly lower than the nearby schools like Lemon Road Elementary (16.36%) and Mount Daniel Elementary (8.89%), indicating a higher socioeconomic status of the student population. The school also maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 14.6, which may contribute to its academic success and ability to provide more individualized attention to students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 1753 Kirby Rd
       Mclean, VA  22101


(703) 714-8200

District: Fairfax County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
41st of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,195 Help


Students who attend Chesterbrook Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Longfellow Middle
High:    McLean High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.6 Help
Number of students:  527

Racial breakdown:

White:
65.5%
Asian:
15.7%
Hispanic:
9.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  1.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Chesterbrook Elementary ranks better than 96.3% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 13th among 137 ranked elementary schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.47. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Chesterbrook Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Fairfax County Public Schools District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Chesterbrook Elementary is $9,195. 130 elementary schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Chesterbrook Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Chesterbrook Elementary 41st of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Chesterbrook Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Fairfax County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Fairfax County Public Schools 41st of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Chesterbrook Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Chesterbrook Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 80.74 124th 1062 88.3%
2006 74.58 196th 1071 81.7%
2007 81.78 98th 1083 91.0%
2008 81.48 79th 1081 92.7%
2009 78.34 127th 1082 88.3%
2010 81.39 72nd 1113 93.5%
2011 87.42 16th 1117 98.6%
2012 88.98 13th 1117 98.8%
2013 92.06 12th 1120 98.9%
2014 90.94 19th 1110 98.3%
2015 90.09 17th 1100 98.5%
2016 80.15 149th 1096 86.4%
2017 83.84 95th 1099 91.4%
2018 86.96 63rd 1097 94.3%
2019 88.43 35th 1105 96.8%
2021 93.66 21st 1103 98.1%
2022 92.91 17th 1109 98.5%
2023 92.51 23rd 1114 97.9%
2024 90.47 41st 1114 96.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Chesterbrook Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 91.82 21st 1100 98.1%
2024 88.95 44th 1098 96.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Chesterbrook Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 74.51 48th 324 85.2%
2024 70.32 76th 355 78.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Chesterbrook Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 90.98 28th 1093 97.4%
2024 89.36 47th 1101 95.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Chesterbrook Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 79.04 27th 230 88.3%
2024 66.36 84th 238 64.7%
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Rank History for White students at Chesterbrook Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 86.66 46th 984 95.3%
2024 83.42 74th 979 92.4%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a citizen
Friday, August 14, 2020

Open Quote don't know about the racism, but the bullying is rampant by teachers. teacher on teacher and teacher on student Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, April 14, 2020

Open Quote This school discriminates against minorities and the principle is tone-deaf about it Close Quote


by a student
Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Open Quote I attended Chesterbrook Elementary from 1996-2001, and I have to say that it was the best school experience of my life! I subsequently transferred to another elementary school in McLean, but I constantly missed the standards that were offered to me at Chesterbrook.

What is particularly great about Chesterbrook is the relationship that the teachers form with the students. There was one particular teacher in the fourth grade, Ms. Vallath; from whom I learned not only to respect teachers but to value education, itself. And to this day, I am grateful to her for that.

I would strongly recommend Chesterbrook to any parent considering a move to the area! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Chesterbrook Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 368 368
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 402 402
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 391 391
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 400 400
1993 401 13 25 9 2 n/a n/a 0 450
1994 437 12 20 8 2 n/a n/a 0 479
1995 441 14 20 12 0 n/a n/a 0 487
1996 441 14 20 12 0 n/a n/a 0 487
1997 446 13 23 12 0 n/a n/a 0 494
1998 456 10 18 18 1 n/a n/a 0 503
1999 451 9 17 21 2 n/a n/a 0 500
2000 444 9 22 18 2 n/a n/a -4 491
2001 437 20 33 23 2 n/a n/a 0 515
2002 442 20 38 24 4 n/a n/a 30 558
2003 442 20 38 24 4 n/a n/a 30 558
2004 431 12 36 22 3 n/a n/a 32 536
2005 425 6 40 16 2 n/a n/a 36 525
2006 423 4 40 16 2 n/a n/a 44 529
2007 423 2 34 25 1 n/a n/a 35 520
2008 428 3 38 32 0 n/a n/a 36 537
2009 432 7 35 36 0 n/a n/a 41 551
2010 460 6 50 39 2 n/a n/a 47 604
2011 478 4 62 49 1 1 36 0 631
2012 493 7 69 49 0 1 36 0 655
2013 499 6 85 49 0 1 44 0 684
2014 492 6 96 45 1 0 51 0 691
2015 479 6 106 43 1 0 57 0 692
2016 498 10 121 29 1 0 55 0 714
2017 477 9 118 22 0 0 53 0 679
2018 465 7 116 28 0 0 53 0 669
2019 489 8 109 31 0 0 57 0 694
2020 428 9 101 39 0 0 55 0 632
2021 368 10 98 38 0 0 51 0 565
2022 387 10 90 42 0 0 48 0 577
2023 345 8 83 48 0 0 43 0 527

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Chesterbrook Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 368 20.4 18.0 n/a
1990 402 20.7 19.4 n/a
1991 391 24.1 16.2 n/a
1992 400 24.5 16.3 n/a
1993 450 26.7 16.9 n/a
1994 479 28.8 n/a 1.3
1995 487 n/a 0.0 0.4
1996 487 n/a 0.0 0.4
1997 494 n/a 0.0 0.4
1998 503 n/a 0.0 2
1999 500 30.2 16.6 2.4
2000 491 n/a 0.0 3.2
2001 515 29.0 17.8 3.3
2002 558 43.9 12.7 1.9
2003 558 43.9 12.7 1.9
2004 536 37.5 14.3 2
2005 525 34.5 15.2 0.8
2006 529 42.0 12.6 1.4
2007 520 44.5 11.7 0.8
2008 537 27.8 19.3 1.2
2009 551 27.5 20.0 1.4
2010 604 24.7 24.4 2.7
2011 631 31.8 19.8 1.1
2012 655 40.1 16.3 1.7
2013 684 37.6 18.1 1.8
2014 691 42.1 16.4 0.9
2015 692 42.0 16.4 0.4
2016 714 43.0 16.6 0.4
2017 679 41.4 16.4 0.6
2018 669 40.4 16.5 0.9
2019 694 41.6 16.6 0.7
2020 632 39.7 15.8 1.7
2021 565 37.5 15.0 n/a
2022 577 36.2 15.9 1.9
2023 527 36.0 14.6 1.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Chesterbrook Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 368 20.4 18.0 n/a
1990 402 20.7 19.4 n/a
1991 391 24.1 16.2 n/a
1992 400 24.5 16.3 n/a
1993 450 26.7 16.9 n/a
1994 479 28.8 n/a 1.3
1995 487 n/a 0.0 0.4
1996 487 n/a 0.0 0.4
1997 494 n/a 0.0 0.4
1998 503 n/a 0.0 2
1999 500 30.2 16.6 2.4
2000 491 n/a 0.0 3.2
2001 515 29.0 17.8 3.3
2002 558 43.9 12.7 1.9
2003 558 43.9 12.7 1.9
2004 536 37.5 14.3 2
2005 525 34.5 15.2 0.8
2006 529 42.0 12.6 1.4
2007 520 44.5 11.7 0.8
2008 537 27.8 19.3 1.2
2009 551 27.5 20.0 1.4
2010 604 24.7 24.4 2.7
2011 631 31.8 19.8 1.1
2012 655 40.1 16.3 1.7
2013 684 37.6 18.1 1.8
2014 691 42.1 16.4 0.9
2015 692 42.0 16.4 0.4
2016 714 43.0 16.6 0.4
2017 679 41.4 16.4 0.6
2018 669 40.4 16.5 0.9
2019 694 41.6 16.6 0.7
2020 632 39.7 15.8 1.7
2021 565 37.5 15.0 n/a
2022 577 36.2 15.9 1.9
2023 527 36.0 14.6 1.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Chesterbrook Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $216 (2.5%) $8,400 (97.5%) $8,616
2020 $173 (1.9%) $9,075 (98.1%) $9,249
2021 $297 (3.2%) $8,898 (96.8%) $9,195

Data source: Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Chesterbrook Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 35th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 23rd of 1114 Elementary schools
 1.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Chesterbrook Elementary)9688.7
 7.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)8571.3
 13.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Chesterbrook Elementary)8888.7
 0.7%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)7269.6
 2.4%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Chesterbrook Elementary)9693.7
 2.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)8673.8
 12.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Chesterbrook Elementary)9687.4
 8.6%
   4th Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)7776.3
 0.8%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Chesterbrook Elementary)9796.9
 0.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)7763
 14%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Chesterbrook Elementary)9693.4
 2.6%
   5th Grade Science (Fairfax County Public Schools)8170.7
 10.3%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Chesterbrook Elementary)9296.7
 4.7%
   5th Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)8075.6
 4.4%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Chesterbrook Elementary)9592.3
 2.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)8765.2
 21.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7857.8
 20.2%
6th Grade English Reading (Chesterbrook Elementary)9398.8
 5.8%
   6th Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)8378.5
 4.5%
   6th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7770.4
 6.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Chesterbrook Elementary)100100
   7th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)8669
 17%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7855
 23%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students694527
 24.1%
African American88
American Indian00
Asian10983
 23.9%
Hispanic3148
 54.8%
Pacific Islander00
White489345
 29.4%
Two or More Races5743
 24.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients0.7%1.9%
 1.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Chesterbrook Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 527 students attended Chesterbrook Elementary.

Yes! Chesterbrook Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 41st of 1114 Virginia elementary schools.

Students at Chesterbrook Elementary are 65% White, 16% Asian, 9% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Students who attend Chesterbrook Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Longfellow Middle
High : McLean High


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