Daniels Run Elementary

3705 Blenheim Boulevard
Fairfax, VA 22030

802 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Daniels Run Elementary School, located in the heart of Fairfax City, Virginia, serves a diverse student body from prekindergarten through sixth grade. As part of the Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) system, the school is known for its strong emphasis on community engagement and its identity as a "neighborhood school" that fosters close relationships between faculty, students, and local families. The campus is notably integrated with the surrounding community, often utilizing nearby parks and local resources to enhance the educational experience.

Academically, Daniels Run is recognized for its commitment to inclusive instruction and the support of students with varying learning needs. The school prioritizes a well-rounded curriculum that blends core subjects like mathematics and literacy with enrichment programs in the arts, physical education, and technology. With a dedicated focus on social-emotional learning, the staff strives to create a welcoming and equitable environment where students are encouraged to become collaborative, life-long learners within the vibrant Fairfax community.

802

Total Students

53.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Daniels Run Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	342
Hispanic	278
Black	33
Asian	93
Two or More	49
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	1

White
342 (42.6 %)
Hispanic
278 (34.7 %)
Asian
93 (11.6 %)
Two or More
49 (6.1 %)
Black
33 (4.1 %)
American Indian
6 (0.7 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Fairfax County Public Schools
Phone:	(703)279-8400
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	802
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	267
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	47

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 25

Kindergarten 106

Grade 1 127

Grade 2 112

Grade 3 111

Grade 4 105

Grade 5 103

Grade 6 113

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Daniels Run Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	25
Kindergarten	106
Grade 1	127
Grade 2	112
Grade 3	111
Grade 4	105
Grade 5	103
Grade 6	113

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Daniels Run Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	354	44.1%
Male	448	55.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)