Terra Centre Elementary

6000 Burke Centre Pkwy
Burke, VA 22015

594 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Terra Centre Elementary School, located in Burke, Virginia, is a well-regarded public school serving students from kindergarten through sixth grade. As part of the Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) district, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive, inclusive learning environment. The school emphasizes the development of the "whole child," balancing rigorous curriculum standards with social-emotional learning to ensure students are prepared for success in middle school and beyond.

The school is deeply integrated into the Burke Centre community, often serving as a hub for local families and extracurricular involvement. Terra Centre prides itself on maintaining strong partnerships between staff, parents, and the broader community, which helps create a collaborative atmosphere. With a dedicated faculty and a variety of enrichment programs, the school focuses on cultivating a positive school culture where students are encouraged to be curious, responsible, and engaged citizens.

594

Total Students

42.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Terra Centre Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	341
Hispanic	87
Black	33
Asian	70
Two or More	62
Pacific Islander	1

White
341 (57.4%)
Hispanic
87 (14.6%)
Asian
70 (11.8%)
Two or More
62 (10.4%)
Black
33 (5.6%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Fairfax County Public Schools
Phone:	(703)249-1400
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	594
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	70
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 24

Kindergarten 64

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 81

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 88

Grade 5 101

Grade 6 93

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Terra Centre Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	24
Kindergarten	64
Grade 1	73
Grade 2	81
Grade 3	70
Grade 4	88
Grade 5	101
Grade 6	93

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Terra Centre Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	287	48.3%
Male	307	51.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)