Excellent
#195 of 1,851 schools in VA
Top 11% in state
Chesterbrook Elementary
Elementary School · Fairfax County Public Schools · Mclean, VA
A Fairfax County Public Schools elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1753 Kirby Rd, Mclean, VA 22101
- Math 94% vs VA 70% (2025)
- Reading 93% vs VA 72% (2025)
- 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Chesterbrook Elementary score 93% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 89%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 93% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 94% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 93% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
2.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Chesterbrook Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Washington DC map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 51Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$250,001
Median home value
$1,282,800
Median rent
$3,407/mo
College educated
85.9%
Homeownership
84.4%
Poverty rate
3.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 22101; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooksfield SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.3 mi | 18 | Compare → |
| Montessori School of McleanPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | PK–6 | 0.3 mi | 115 | Compare → |
| St John the Beloved AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 221 | Compare → |
| Discovery ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 523 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Fairfax County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 223
- Rank in district
- #35 of 199
- District spending per student
- $18,975NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Chesterbrook Elementary is listed in Fairfax County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Chesterbrook Elementary
Chesterbrook Elementary is a public elementary school in Mclean, VA, part of Fairfax County Public Schools, serving approximately 537 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #195 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 94% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 93% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Chesterbrook Elementary
What grades does Chesterbrook Elementary serve?
Chesterbrook Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Chesterbrook Elementary?
Chesterbrook Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 537 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chesterbrook Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Chesterbrook Elementary is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Chesterbrook Elementary rank in VA?
Chesterbrook Elementary ranks #195 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Chesterbrook Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Chesterbrook Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Chesterbrook Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Chesterbrook Elementary has 94% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 93% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Chesterbrook Elementary a charter school?
No, Chesterbrook Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Chesterbrook Elementary a Title I school?
No, Chesterbrook Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Chesterbrook Elementary?
2.6% of students at Chesterbrook Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 537
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Fairfax County
- Phone
- (703) 714-8200
- Area population (ZIP 22101)
- 31,306
- Area average commute
- 26.5 min
- Area median age
- 46.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 22101; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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