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Dranesville Elementary

PublicGrades -1–6
Herndon, Virginia · Fairfax County Public Schools
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students610
Student:Teacher12.8:1
Free/Reduced Lunch47%
Title INo
Dranesville
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Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 480
610
Total Enrollment
State avg: 66%
47%-18.9pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.8:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–6
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

Dranesville Elementary is a public elementary serving grades -1–6 in Herndon, Virginia. The school enrolls 610 students. It is part of the Fairfax County Public Schools district.

Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Virginia state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–6
DistrictFairfax County Public Schools
County51059
CityHerndon
ZIP20170
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID510126002117

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment610
White38.7%
Hispanic / Latino45.7%
Black / African American4.6%
Asian5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races5.9%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
38.7%
Hispanic
45.7%
Black
4.6%
Asian
5.1%
Two+
5.9%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %47%
State Avg66%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)