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#1801 of 1,851 schools in VA
Herndon Elementary
Elementary School · Fairfax County Public Schools · Herndon, VA
A Fairfax County Public Schools elementary school where students score 30 points below what's typical for similar communities.
630 Dranesville Rd, Herndon, VA 20170
- Math 43% vs VA 70% (2025)
- Reading 44% vs VA 72% (2025)
- 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Herndon Elementary score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 72%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 16 points since 2019, to 44% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
67.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Herndon Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Washington DC map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 25Car-Dependent
- Transit 37Some Transit
- Bike 64Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,035/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Herndon), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$157,875
Median home value
$625,600
Median rent
$2,224/mo
College educated
56.6%
Homeownership
69.1%
Poverty rate
8.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20170; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montessori School of HerndonPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–6 | 0.5 mi | 17 | Compare → |
| Temple Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.1private | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 184 | Compare → |
| Clearview ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–6 | 0.9 mi | 627 | Compare → |
| St Joseph Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.1private | K–8 | 0.9 mi | 508 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Fairfax County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 223
- Rank in district
- #197 of 199
- District spending per student
- $18,975NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Herndon Elementary is listed in Fairfax County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Herndon Elementary
Herndon Elementary is a public elementary school in Herndon, VA, part of Fairfax County Public Schools, serving approximately 807 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,801 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Herndon Elementary
What grades does Herndon Elementary serve?
Herndon Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Herndon Elementary?
Herndon Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 807 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Herndon Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Herndon Elementary is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Herndon Elementary rank in VA?
Herndon Elementary ranks #1,801 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Herndon Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Herndon Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Herndon Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Herndon Elementary has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Herndon Elementary a charter school?
No, Herndon Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Herndon Elementary a Title I school?
No, Herndon Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Herndon Elementary?
67.4% of students at Herndon Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 807
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Fairfax County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.9%
- Phone
- (703) 326-3100
- Area population (ZIP 20170)
- 43,372
- Area average commute
- 27.8 min
- Area median age
- 35.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 20170; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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