DRANESVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Dranesville Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Fairfax County Public Schools school district, located in Herndon, VA with about 765 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 52 teachers, Dranesville Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Dranesville Elementary School, located in Herndon, Virginia, is a prominent public school serving the local community within the Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) district. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and its focus on fostering a supportive, inclusive learning environment for its diverse student body. By prioritizing collaborative instruction and individualized student growth, Dranesville aims to equip its students with the foundational skills necessary for success in their future academic endeavors.
Beyond its core curriculum, Dranesville Elementary emphasizes the development of the "whole child" through a variety of extracurricular programs and strong community engagement. The school actively encourages parent involvement and maintains a partnership-driven approach to education, ensuring that families are integrated into the school culture. With a focus on social-emotional learning and innovative teaching strategies, the school strives to create a safe, welcoming, and enriching atmosphere where every student is encouraged to achieve their personal best.
For more information, contact Dranesville Elementary at (703) 326-5200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Herndon, VA 20170-2832
(703) 326-5200
DRANESVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Herndon, VA with about 765 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Fairfax County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 765
- Teachers:
- 52.67
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 765 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 44.8%
- White
- 39.9%
- Black or African American
- 5.8%
- Asian
- 5.0%
- Two or more races
- 4.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Female
- 45.0%
- Male
- 55.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.