Deer Park Elementary

15109 Carlbern Dr
Centreville, VA 20120

522 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Deer Park Elementary School, located in the residential community of Centreville, Virginia, serves students in grades Pre-K through 6 as part of the Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) system. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional growth of its diverse student body. By utilizing the comprehensive FCPS curriculum, Deer Park focuses on foundational literacy and numeracy while integrating modern instructional strategies to prepare students for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

Beyond academics, Deer Park Elementary places a strong emphasis on community involvement and collaborative partnerships between teachers, parents, and students. The school environment is characterized by a variety of extracurricular activities and programs designed to help students discover their unique interests and talents. With a dedicated staff and a focus on cultivating a "community feel" within the larger Fairfax County district, Deer Park strives to ensure that every student feels valued, challenged, and supported throughout their elementary years.

522

Total Students

40.7

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Deer Park Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	232
Hispanic	132
Black	44
Asian	82
Two or More	31
American Indian	1

White
232 (44.4%)
Hispanic
132 (25.3%)
Asian
82 (15.7%)
Black
44 (8.4%)
Two or More
31 (5.9%)
American Indian
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)802-5000
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	522
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	165
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* 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 35

Kindergarten 58

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 70

Grade 5 84

Grade 6 59