Terra Centre Elementary

Summary:

Terra Centre Elementary is a public elementary school located in Burke, Virginia, serving grades PK-6 with a student population of 629. As part of the Fairfax County Public Schools district, Terra Centre consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Virginia, with a strong focus on academic achievement and a diverse student population.

Terra Centre Elementary's students consistently outperform their peers in Orange Hunt Elementary and the broader Fairfax County and Virginia state averages in SOL (Standards of Learning) assessments for Mathematics, Science, and English Reading. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Terra Centre's 3rd-grade students scored 81.61% proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 71.31% for Fairfax County and 70.11% for Virginia. This academic excellence is a hallmark of the school, which has maintained a high level of performance over the years.

While Terra Centre Elementary has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 12.56%, compared to schools like Cardinal Forest Elementary and White Oaks Elementary, it boasts a diverse student population. In the 2022-2023 school year, the school's racial makeup was 61.37% White, 12.56% Hispanic, 11.92% Asian, and 3.97% African American, making it more diverse than some of the nearby schools. This diversity is a strength of Terra Centre Elementary, contributing to a well-rounded educational experience for its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 6000 Burke Centre Pkwy
       Burke, VA  22015


(703) 249-1400

District: Fairfax County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
201st of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,618 Help


Students who attend Terra Centre Elementary usually attend:

High:    Robinson Secondary

Student/teacher ratio:  14.8 Help
Number of students:  629

Racial breakdown:

White:
61.4%
Hispanic:
12.6%
Asian:
11.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  12.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Terra Centre Elementary ranks better than 82% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 43rd 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 80.97. (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 Terra Centre 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 Terra Centre Elementary is $11,618, which is the 69th highest among 137 elementary schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Terra Centre Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Terra Centre Elementary 201st of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Terra Centre 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 Terra Centre Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Terra Centre Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 48.74 598th 1062 43.7%
2006 58.46 458th 1071 57.2%
2007 52.49 560th 1083 48.3%
2008 59.77 448th 1081 58.6%
2009 53.66 535th 1082 50.6%
2010 53.20 585th 1113 47.4%
2011 56.50 515th 1117 53.9%
2012 56.88 497th 1117 55.5%
2013 68.14 339th 1120 69.7%
2014 70.65 284th 1110 74.4%
2015 71.78 272nd 1100 75.3%
2016 69.58 314th 1096 71.4%
2017 82.65 112th 1099 89.8%
2018 80.50 148th 1097 86.5%
2019 83.79 107th 1105 90.3%
2021 79.26 214th 1103 80.6%
2022 87.56 89th 1109 92.0%
2023 84.25 132nd 1114 88.2%
2024 80.97 201st 1114 82.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Terra Centre Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 84.37 75th 1036 92.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Terra Centre Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 76.87 229th 1100 79.2%
2024 77.28 225th 1098 79.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Terra Centre Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 75.22 43rd 324 86.7%
2024 66.35 112th 355 68.5%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Terra Centre Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 64.15 66th 182 63.7%
2024 60.40 82nd 195 57.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Terra Centre Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 85.38 102nd 1093 90.7%
2024 80.72 180th 1101 83.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Terra Centre Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 39.89 160th 230 30.4%
2024 44.86 157th 238 34.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Terra Centre Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 59.94 233rd 564 58.7%
2024 61.87 221st 580 61.9%
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Rank History for White students at Terra Centre Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 77.88 145th 984 85.3%
2024 72.85 223rd 979 77.2%
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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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by a parent
Sunday, March 25, 2018

Open Quote So far we like Terra Centre very much. Our son enjoys going to school and loves his teachers. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Terra Centre 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 848 848
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 816 816
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 793 793
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 814 814
1993 633 32 42 33 1 n/a n/a 0 741
1994 578 38 44 30 2 n/a n/a 0 692
1995 579 38 52 25 3 n/a n/a 0 697
1996 579 38 52 25 3 n/a n/a 0 697
1997 563 37 51 32 0 n/a n/a 0 683
1998 542 44 60 31 0 n/a n/a 0 677
1999 511 46 64 32 0 n/a n/a 0 653
2000 542 41 70 34 2 n/a n/a -4 685
2001 509 34 81 41 3 n/a n/a 0 668
2002 397 31 100 50 3 n/a n/a 41 622
2003 397 31 100 50 3 n/a n/a 41 622
2004 355 36 102 49 2 n/a n/a 55 599
2005 337 29 100 65 1 n/a n/a 58 590
2006 309 26 80 81 0 n/a n/a 52 548
2007 330 29 85 98 4 n/a n/a 58 604
2008 332 33 82 87 5 n/a n/a 60 599
2009 335 50 62 88 4 n/a n/a 68 607
2010 320 32 63 82 3 n/a n/a 54 554
2011 322 34 51 106 2 1 22 0 538
2012 319 30 48 106 2 0 32 0 537
2013 322 29 58 109 1 0 28 0 547
2014 327 34 63 98 2 0 26 0 550
2015 326 27 60 106 1 0 22 0 542
2016 354 27 61 103 1 0 38 0 584
2017 386 31 53 93 1 0 35 0 599
2018 374 31 66 88 1 0 38 0 598
2019 356 42 69 82 2 0 37 0 588
2020 383 38 84 87 4 0 42 0 638
2021 354 27 73 69 0 0 38 0 561
2022 383 29 72 73 0 0 55 0 612
2023 386 25 75 79 0 1 63 0 629

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 Terra Centre Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 848 42.6 19.9 n/a
1990 816 42.9 19.0 n/a
1991 793 43.0 18.4 n/a
1992 814 43.8 18.5 n/a
1993 741 45.2 16.4 n/a
1994 692 41.6 n/a 4.3
1995 697 n/a 0.0 3.4
1996 697 n/a 0.0 3.4
1997 683 n/a 0.0 3.5
1998 677 n/a 0.0 4
1999 653 45.2 14.4 8.6
2000 685 n/a 0.0 7.7
2001 668 47.6 14.0 10.6
2002 622 54.1 11.5 10.2
2003 622 54.1 11.5 10.2
2004 599 50.0 12.0 11.4
2005 590 50.1 11.8 12.6
2006 548 44.0 12.5 11.9
2007 604 50.7 11.9 16.3
2008 599 39.5 15.2 18
2009 607 42.0 14.5 17.6
2010 554 36.0 15.3 16.2
2011 538 34.5 15.5 15.1
2012 537 40.4 13.2 12.3
2013 547 36.0 15.1 12.1
2014 550 34.4 15.9 12
2015 542 35.0 15.4 11.3
2016 584 36.0 16.2 9.1
2017 599 38.4 15.5 10
2018 598 38.1 15.6 9.9
2019 588 39.4 14.9 11.2
2020 638 40.5 15.7 9.6
2021 561 40.7 13.7 n/a
2022 612 40.6 15.0 10
2023 629 42.5 14.8 12.6

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 Terra Centre Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 848 42.6 19.9 n/a
1990 816 42.9 19.0 n/a
1991 793 43.0 18.4 n/a
1992 814 43.8 18.5 n/a
1993 741 45.2 16.4 n/a
1994 692 41.6 n/a 4.3
1995 697 n/a 0.0 3.4
1996 697 n/a 0.0 3.4
1997 683 n/a 0.0 3.5
1998 677 n/a 0.0 4
1999 653 45.2 14.4 8.6
2000 685 n/a 0.0 7.7
2001 668 47.6 14.0 10.6
2002 622 54.1 11.5 10.2
2003 622 54.1 11.5 10.2
2004 599 50.0 12.0 11.4
2005 590 50.1 11.8 12.6
2006 548 44.0 12.5 11.9
2007 604 50.7 11.9 16.3
2008 599 39.5 15.2 18
2009 607 42.0 14.5 17.6
2010 554 36.0 15.3 16.2
2011 538 34.5 15.5 15.1
2012 537 40.4 13.2 12.3
2013 547 36.0 15.1 12.1
2014 550 34.4 15.9 12
2015 542 35.0 15.4 11.3
2016 584 36.0 16.2 9.1
2017 599 38.4 15.5 10
2018 598 38.1 15.6 9.9
2019 588 39.4 14.9 11.2
2020 638 40.5 15.7 9.6
2021 561 40.7 13.7 n/a
2022 612 40.6 15.0 10
2023 629 42.5 14.8 12.6

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Terra Centre Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $303 (3.1%) $9,419 (96.9%) $9,722
2020 $152 (1.5%) $9,709 (98.5%) $9,861
2021 $356 (3.1%) $11,262 (96.9%) $11,618

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Terra Centre Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 107th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 132nd of 1114 Elementary schools
 2.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Terra Centre Elementary)9585.3
 9.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)8571.3
 13.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Terra Centre Elementary)8084.2
 4.2%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)7269.6
 2.4%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Terra Centre Elementary)8981.7
 7.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)8673.8
 12.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Terra Centre Elementary)8891.4
 3.4%
   4th Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)7776.3
 0.8%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Terra Centre Elementary)9482.4
 11.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)7763
 14%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Terra Centre Elementary)9578.9
 16.1%
   5th Grade Science (Fairfax County Public Schools)8170.7
 10.3%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Terra Centre Elementary)9284.4
 7.6%
   5th Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)8075.6
 4.4%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Terra Centre Elementary)9985.1
 13.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)8765.2
 21.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7857.8
 20.2%
6th Grade English Reading (Terra Centre Elementary)9490.9
 3.1%
   6th Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)8378.5
 4.5%
   6th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7770.4
 6.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Terra Centre Elementary)10096
 4%
   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 Students588629
 7%
African American4225
 40.5%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian6975
 8.7%
Hispanic8279
 3.7%
Pacific Islander01
White356386
 8.4%
Two or More Races3763
 70.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients11.2%12.6%
 1.3%


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Students at Terra Centre Elementary are 61% White, 13% Hispanic, 12% Asian, 10% Two or more races, 4% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 629 students attended Terra Centre Elementary.

Students who attend Terra Centre Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Robinson Secondary

Terra Centre Elementary ranks 201st of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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