Terra Centre Elementary

6000 Burke Centre Pkwy
Burke, VA 22015

629 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.

629

Total Students

42.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

13.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Terra Centre Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	386
Hispanic	79
Black	25
Asian	75
Two or More	63
Pacific Islander	1

White
386 (61.4 %)
Hispanic
79 (12.6 %)
Asian
75 (11.9 %)
Two or More
63 (10.0 %)
Black
25 (4.0 %)
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:	629
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
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 19

Kindergarten 79

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 80

Grade 3 98

Grade 4 92

Grade 5 91

Grade 6 97

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Terra Centre Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	19
Kindergarten	79
Grade 1	73
Grade 2	80
Grade 3	98
Grade 4	92
Grade 5	91
Grade 6	97

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Terra Centre Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	295	46.9%
Male	334	53.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)