Cherry Run Elementary

9732 Ironmaster Dr
Burke, VA 22015

469 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.

469

Total Students

35.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

8.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cherry Run Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	307
Hispanic	56
Black	25
Asian	45
Two or More	36

White
307 (65.5 %)
Hispanic
56 (11.9 %)
Asian
45 (9.6 %)
Two or More
36 (7.7 %)
Black
25 (5.3 %)

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:	469
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
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 39

Kindergarten 70

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 57

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 59

Grade 6 70

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Cherry Run Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	39
Kindergarten	70
Grade 1	54
Grade 2	64
Grade 3	57
Grade 4	56
Grade 5	59
Grade 6	70

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Cherry Run Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	231	49.3%
Male	238	50.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)