Cherry Run Elementary School in Burke, Virginia on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Cherry Run Elementary School is a suburban public school in Burke, Virginia that is part of Fairfax County Public Schools. It serves 481 students in grades Pre-K - 6 with a student/teacher ratio of 15.5:1. Its teachers have had 12 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades Pre-K - 6

481 Students

31 Teachers

9732 Ironmaster Dr

Burke, VA 22015 View local requests

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Cherry Run Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. Chaves

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Cherry Run Elementary School Demographics

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

26%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Cherry Run Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 25, 2025

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