Cherry Run Elementary

Summary:

Cherry Run Elementary is a public elementary school located in Burke, Virginia, serving grades PK-6 with a student population of 469. This high-performing school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Virginia and outperforms the Fairfax County Public Schools district and Virginia state averages on academic assessments.

Cherry Run Elementary's academic excellence is evident in its students' consistently strong performance on SOL (Standards of Learning) assessments. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, over 90% of 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th graders at Cherry Run Elementary were proficient or better in SOL Mathematics, compared to around 65-75% for the Fairfax County district. Similarly, over 89% of Cherry Run Elementary students were proficient or better in SOL English Reading, compared to 69-78% for the district. This consistent academic achievement suggests the school has effective teaching practices and resources that contribute to its students' success.

In addition to its academic performance, Cherry Run Elementary stands out for its diverse student population and smaller class sizes. While the school has a higher percentage of White students compared to nearby schools, it still maintains significant representation from other racial and ethnic groups. Furthermore, Cherry Run Elementary has a lower student-teacher ratio than the surrounding schools, ranging from 11.5 to 13.3 students per teacher, which may provide students with more individualized attention and support. These factors, combined with the school's socioeconomic profile, contribute to the overall success and appeal of Cherry Run Elementary within the Fairfax County Public Schools district.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 9732 Ironmaster Dr
       Burke, VA  22015


(703) 923-2800

District: Fairfax County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
83rd of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,003 Help


Students who attend Cherry Run Elementary usually attend:

High:    Lake Braddock Secondary

Student/teacher ratio:  13.3 Help
Number of students:  469

Racial breakdown:

White:
65.5%
Hispanic:
11.9%
Asian:
9.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  6.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Cherry Run Elementary ranks better than 92.5% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 20th 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 87.14. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 Cherry Run 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 Cherry Run Elementary is $15,003, which is the 8th highest among 137 elementary schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cherry Run Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Cherry Run Elementary 83rd of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Cherry Run 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 Cherry Run Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Cherry Run Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 81.81 109th 1062 89.7%
2006 86.89 29th 1071 97.3%
2007 87.41 28th 1083 97.4%
2008 79.94 106th 1081 90.2%
2009 77.44 145th 1082 86.6%
2010 71.86 235th 1113 78.9%
2011 74.67 201st 1117 82.0%
2012 76.28 185th 1117 83.4%
2013 74.67 235th 1120 79.0%
2014 75.98 208th 1110 81.3%
2015 59.64 478th 1100 56.5%
2016 55.84 536th 1096 51.1%
2017 54.92 549th 1099 50.0%
2018 66.01 381st 1097 65.3%
2019 74.84 244th 1105 77.9%
2021 90.65 63rd 1103 94.3%
2022 85.12 133rd 1109 88.0%
2023 85.42 117th 1114 89.5%
2024 87.14 83rd 1114 92.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Cherry Run Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 81.82 149th 1100 86.5%
2024 83.95 122nd 1098 88.9%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Cherry Run Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 63.62 68th 182 62.6%
2024 69.66 51st 195 73.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Cherry Run Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 85.34 103rd 1093 90.6%
2024 87.36 68th 1101 93.8%
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Rank History for White students at Cherry Run Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 78.07 138th 984 86.0%
2024 76.60 173rd 979 82.3%
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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
Tuesday, May 1, 2018

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by a parent
Thursday, January 7, 2016

Open Quote Great teachers and a wonderful school! Abundant parental involvement for school activities provides a welcome sense of community and fosters a great environment for the students. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Cherry Run 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 779 779
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 718 718
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 707 707
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 726 726
1993 601 25 63 8 0 n/a n/a 0 697
1994 600 22 72 9 3 n/a n/a 0 706
1995 576 19 75 4 0 n/a n/a 0 674
1996 576 19 75 4 0 n/a n/a 0 674
1997 522 21 72 7 0 n/a n/a 0 622
1998 499 19 67 7 1 n/a n/a 0 593
1999 497 18 63 12 0 n/a n/a 0 590
2000 443 17 63 10 1 n/a n/a -4 530
2001 438 10 68 12 1 n/a n/a 0 529
2002 396 15 84 14 3 n/a n/a 26 538
2003 396 15 84 14 3 n/a n/a 26 538
2004 383 18 88 21 2 n/a n/a 33 545
2005 376 27 76 21 3 n/a n/a 25 528
2006 321 25 69 28 3 n/a n/a 34 480
2007 328 26 80 34 2 n/a n/a 40 510
2008 335 25 82 26 0 n/a n/a 41 509
2009 328 25 90 22 0 n/a n/a 38 503
2010 330 29 90 22 0 n/a n/a 42 513
2011 317 26 85 33 0 1 43 0 505
2012 326 20 72 39 0 1 39 0 497
2013 317 13 68 44 0 1 42 0 485
2014 332 18 60 50 0 1 39 0 500
2015 359 19 58 54 1 0 32 0 523
2016 339 20 52 45 1 0 29 0 486
2017 318 16 49 39 1 0 31 0 454
2018 311 21 41 30 0 0 24 0 427
2019 310 22 44 39 0 0 20 0 435
2020 321 26 46 61 0 0 20 0 474
2021 260 21 46 48 0 0 25 0 400
2022 280 24 47 42 0 0 34 0 427
2023 307 25 45 56 0 0 36 0 469

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 Cherry Run Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 779 41.1 18.9 n/a
1990 718 38.5 18.6 n/a
1991 707 37.0 19.1 n/a
1992 726 37.7 19.2 n/a
1993 697 41.3 16.9 n/a
1994 706 42.4 n/a 1.3
1995 674 n/a 0.0 1
1996 674 n/a 0.0 1
1997 622 n/a 0.0 1.6
1998 593 n/a 0.0 0.5
1999 590 31.9 18.5 1.2
2000 530 n/a 0.0 0.4
2001 529 33.6 15.7 0.9
2002 538 46.5 11.6 2.1
2003 538 46.5 11.6 2.1
2004 545 42.2 12.9 2
2005 528 38.2 13.8 2.6
2006 480 39.0 12.3 4.3
2007 510 42.3 12.1 4.5
2008 509 31.8 16.0 3.8
2009 503 29.6 17.0 5.6
2010 513 27.5 18.6 7
2011 505 29.3 17.2 6.1
2012 497 35.3 14.0 5.2
2013 485 35.8 13.5 4.9
2014 500 35.8 13.9 6
2015 523 39.0 13.4 5.5
2016 486 37.0 13.1 4.1
2017 454 28.5 15.9 4.8
2018 427 31.1 13.6 3.7
2019 435 35.5 12.2 6
2020 474 38.0 12.4 6.3
2021 400 34.7 11.5 n/a
2022 427 35.2 12.1 7
2023 469 35.2 13.3 6.4

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 Cherry Run Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 779 41.1 18.9 n/a
1990 718 38.5 18.6 n/a
1991 707 37.0 19.1 n/a
1992 726 37.7 19.2 n/a
1993 697 41.3 16.9 n/a
1994 706 42.4 n/a 1.3
1995 674 n/a 0.0 1
1996 674 n/a 0.0 1
1997 622 n/a 0.0 1.6
1998 593 n/a 0.0 0.5
1999 590 31.9 18.5 1.2
2000 530 n/a 0.0 0.4
2001 529 33.6 15.7 0.9
2002 538 46.5 11.6 2.1
2003 538 46.5 11.6 2.1
2004 545 42.2 12.9 2
2005 528 38.2 13.8 2.6
2006 480 39.0 12.3 4.3
2007 510 42.3 12.1 4.5
2008 509 31.8 16.0 3.8
2009 503 29.6 17.0 5.6
2010 513 27.5 18.6 7
2011 505 29.3 17.2 6.1
2012 497 35.3 14.0 5.2
2013 485 35.8 13.5 4.9
2014 500 35.8 13.9 6
2015 523 39.0 13.4 5.5
2016 486 37.0 13.1 4.1
2017 454 28.5 15.9 4.8
2018 427 31.1 13.6 3.7
2019 435 35.5 12.2 6
2020 474 38.0 12.4 6.3
2021 400 34.7 11.5 n/a
2022 427 35.2 12.1 7
2023 469 35.2 13.3 6.4

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 Cherry Run Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $289 (2.2%) $12,639 (97.8%) $12,929
2020 $289 (2.2%) $13,022 (97.8%) $13,311
2021 $289 (1.9%) $14,714 (98.1%) $15,003

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Cherry Run Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 244th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 117th of 1114 Elementary schools
 11.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Cherry Run Elementary)9582.1
 12.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)8571.3
 13.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Cherry Run Elementary)8483.9
 0.1%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)7269.6
 2.4%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Cherry Run Elementary)8788.9
 1.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)8673.8
 12.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Cherry Run Elementary)8796.3
 9.3%
   4th Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)7776.3
 0.8%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Cherry Run Elementary)8475.4
 8.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)7763
 14%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Cherry Run Elementary)7984.2
 5.2%
   5th Grade Science (Fairfax County Public Schools)8170.7
 10.3%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Cherry Run Elementary)8686
 0%
   5th Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)8075.6
 4.4%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Cherry Run Elementary)9887.3
 10.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)8765.2
 21.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7857.8
 20.2%
6th Grade English Reading (Cherry Run Elementary)9591.2
 3.8%
   6th Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)8378.5
 4.5%
   6th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7770.4
 6.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Cherry Run 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 Students435469
 7.8%
African American2225
 13.6%
American Indian00
Asian4445
 2.3%
Hispanic3956
 43.6%
Pacific Islander00
White310307
 1%
Two or More Races2036
 80%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients6%6.4%
 0.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Cherry Run Elementary

Students who attend Cherry Run Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Lake Braddock Secondary

Yes. Cherry Run Elementary ranks in the top 7.5% of Virginia elementary schools.

Students at Cherry Run Elementary are 65% White, 12% Hispanic, 10% Asian, 8% Two or more races, 5% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 469 students attended Cherry Run Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Virginia Department of Education.

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