Cherry Run Elementary

9732 Ironmaster Dr
Burke, VA 22015

481 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Cherry Run Elementary School, located in Burke, Virginia, is a public school serving students in grades PK–6 as part of the Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) district. Nestled in a quiet residential community, the school is known for fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment. It emphasizes strong academic standards and personal development, aiming to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school benefits from a highly engaged community, featuring active parent involvement and a variety of extracurricular programs that enrich the core curriculum. With a focus on both social-emotional learning and academic achievement, Cherry Run strives to cultivate a collaborative culture where students are encouraged to be creative, responsible, and lifelong learners. Its location in Burke provides a stable, neighborhood-centered atmosphere that prioritizes safety and community connection.

481

Total Students

40.6

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

7.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cherry Run Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	300
Hispanic	53
Black	24
Asian	60
Two or More	42
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
300 (62.4%)
Asian
60 (12.5%)
Hispanic
53 (11.0%)
Two or More
42 (8.7%)
Black
24 (5.0%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
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)923-2800
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	481
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	36
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 19

Kindergarten 67

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 74

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 63

Grade 5 69

Grade 6 66

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Cherry Run Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	19
Kindergarten	67
Grade 1	63
Grade 2	74
Grade 3	60
Grade 4	63
Grade 5	69
Grade 6	66

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Cherry Run Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	244	50.7%
Male	237	49.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)