COATES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Coates Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Fairfax County Public Schools school district, located in Herndon, VA with about 738 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 53 teachers, Coates Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

Coates Elementary School, located in the River Birch community of Herndon, Virginia, serves as a neighborhood hub within the Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) system. As a public institution, it provides a comprehensive K–6 curriculum designed to meet the diverse academic and social-emotional needs of its students. The school places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive learning environment, often leveraging the resources and rigorous standards characteristic of the broader FCPS district to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

Beyond its core academic instruction, Coates Elementary is recognized for its commitment to community engagement and student well-being. The school typically hosts a variety of extracurricular activities and programs aimed at building character and inclusivity among its multicultural student body. By focusing on collaborative partnerships between educators, families, and the surrounding Herndon area, Coates strives to create an enriching educational experience that emphasizes both cognitive development and the cultivation of a responsible, active school community.

For more information, contact Coates Elementary at (703) 713-3000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.