The renovation with additions at Bonnie Brae Elementary School will provide modern amenities and approximately 126,600 square feet to the building. The project was identified according to the Renovation Queue, approved in 2009. Bonnie Brae ES is ranked 44 of 63 schools in the queue. The project is in the permitting phase, which was funded by the 2019 bond. Construction funding has been included in the 2021 bond.

Future Events

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Key Build Information

Funding: 2019 Bond (Planning), 2021 Bond (Construction)
Future Building Area: 126,600 SF
Anticipated Future Capacity: 1100
Building Area: 86,390 SF
Acreage: 13.29
Prior Renovation: 1983
Prior Capacity Enhancement: n/a
2008 Renovation Rank: #44 
Architect: Samaha Associates, P.C.
Contractor: TBD
Current Status: In Permitting
Estimated Completion:  Fall 2024

School Information

Address: 5420 Sideburn Road, Fairfax, VA 22032
FCPS Region: 4
Grades: PreK-6
HS Pyramid: Robinson HS
MS Feeder: Robinson MS
Opened: 1988
Title 1: No
K-3 Cap: N/A
Programs: PreK, AAP Local Level IV, Early Childhood Class Based, Preschool Autism Class, SACC (2 classrooms)

Past Engagement, Planning & Construction Information