At a glance
Reported students
587
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
44.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
03–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Virginia elementary enrollment
66th percentile
Compared with 1,139 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
587
Oak Street Elementary School: 587 reported students.
State peer staffing position
37th percentile
13.2:1 reported; state peer median 13.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 518
- Teachers (FTE)
- 56
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.3:1
What the reported data says about Oak Street Elementary School
Oak Street Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades 03–05 in Falls Church. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Falls Church City Public Schools. NCES reports 587 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,139 elementary schools in Virginia with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 503 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 66th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.2:1, close to the Virginia median of 13.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (65.9%) and multiracial (13.6%). English learners represent 5.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Oak Street Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 13.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 44.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 5.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 11.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.33
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.33
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.33
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White65.9%
- Hispanic12.8%
- Black3.4%
- Asian4.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial13.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Falls Church City Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Mount Daniel Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–02
486 reported students
Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
632 reported students
Meridian High School
High · Grades 09–12
893 reported students
Jessie Thackrey Preschool
Other · Grades PK–PK
73 reported students
Public schools near Oak Street Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graham Road Elementary Elementary · Fairfax County Public Schools | PK–06 | 438 | 0.6 mi |
| Timber Lane Elementary Elementary · Fairfax County Public Schools | PK–06 | 584 | 0.8 mi |
| Mount Daniel Elementary School Elementary · Falls Church City Public Schools | KG–02 | 486 | 1 mi |
| Shrevewood Elementary Elementary · Fairfax County Public Schools | PK–06 | 579 | 1.3 mi |
| Westlawn Elementary Elementary · Fairfax County Public Schools | PK–06 | 789 | 1.4 mi |
| Tuckahoe Elementary Elementary · Arlington County Public Schools | PK–05 | 448 | 1.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Oak Street Elementary School
What grades does Oak Street Elementary School serve?
Oak Street Elementary School reports grades 03–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Falls Church City Public Schools.
How many students attend Oak Street Elementary School?
Oak Street Elementary School reported 587 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 66th percentile among 1,139 Virginia elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 518 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Oak Street Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 13.2:1, based on 587 students and 44.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Virginia median for the same school level is 13.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Oak Street Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Oak Street Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Falls Church City Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Oak Street Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
11.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Oak Street Elementary School in?
Oak Street Elementary School is part of Falls Church City Public Schools, based in Falls Church, VA, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Oak Street Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Graham Road Elementary (0.6 mi), Timber Lane Elementary (0.8 mi), Mount Daniel Elementary School (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.