MCNAIR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
McNair Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Fairfax County Public Schools school district, located in Herndon, VA with about 1,377 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 68 teachers, McNair Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. 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.
McNair Elementary School, located in Herndon, Virginia, is a vibrant educational institution serving a diverse student population within the Fairfax County Public School (FCPS) district. As a pillar of the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment that prioritizes academic excellence, social-emotional growth, and the development of lifelong learners. Its curriculum is designed to meet the unique needs of a multicultural student body, emphasizing collaboration, critical thinking, and the integration of technology in the classroom to prepare students for the demands of the 21st century.
Beyond the core academic program, McNair Elementary places a strong emphasis on community engagement and parental involvement. The school maintains a supportive atmosphere where teachers, staff, and families work in partnership to create a safe and nurturing space for children to thrive. By offering a variety of extracurricular activities and focusing on character development, McNair strives to educate the "whole child," ensuring that every student feels valued, challenged, and empowered as they progress through their elementary education.
For more information, contact McNair Elementary at (703) 793-4800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 793-4800
MCNAIR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Herndon, VA with about 1,377 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Fairfax County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 1,377
- Teachers:
- 68.38
- 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 1,377 students
- Asian
- 67.0%
- White
- 10.7%
- Black or African American
- 10.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 9.5%
- Two or more races
- 1.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 50.5%
- Male
- 49.5%
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.