Excellent
#262 of 1,851 schools in VA
Top 14% in state
Mcnair Elementary
Elementary School · Fairfax County Public Schools · Herndon, VA
A Fairfax County Public Schools elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2499 Thomas Jefferson Dr., Herndon, VA 20171
- Math 91% proficient (2019)
- Reading 85% proficient (2019)
- 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mcnair Elementary score 88% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 82%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 88% across the 11-year record (2009–2019).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 89% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 87% (multi-year average, 2009-2019)
Based on 21 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
30.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mcnair 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 41Car-Dependent
- Transit 43Some Transit
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$166,154
Median home value
$770,200
Median rent
$2,276/mo
College educated
73.8%
Homeownership
56.2%
Poverty rate
3.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20171; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berthold Academy for the Gifted and TalentedPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–12 | 0.3 mi | 27 | Compare → |
| Guidepost Montessori at HerndonPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.4 mi | 11 | Compare → |
| Coates ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | PK–6 | 0.9 mi | 951 | Compare → |
| Floris ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–6 | 0.9 mi | 699 | 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.
Fairfax County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 223
- Rank in district
- #51 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
Mcnair Elementary is listed in Fairfax County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mcnair Elementary
Mcnair Elementary is a public elementary school in Herndon, VA, part of Fairfax County Public Schools, serving approximately 512 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #262 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 89% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mcnair Elementary
What grades does Mcnair Elementary serve?
Mcnair Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Mcnair Elementary?
Mcnair Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 512 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcnair Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcnair Elementary is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mcnair Elementary rank in VA?
Mcnair Elementary ranks #262 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Mcnair Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Mcnair Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Mcnair Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mcnair Elementary has 89% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Is Mcnair Elementary a charter school?
No, Mcnair Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mcnair Elementary a Title I school?
No, Mcnair Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mcnair Elementary?
30.5% of students at Mcnair 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 – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 512
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Fairfax County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.3%
- Phone
- (703) 793-4800
- Area population (ZIP 20171)
- 50,796
- Area average commute
- 27 min
- Area median age
- 35.8
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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 20171; 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, 2009-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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