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Herndon Elementary School

630 Dranesville Rd
Herndon, VA 20170
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 808 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Herndon Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 808 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : Bottom 50% in VA
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Herndon Elementary School's student population of 808 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
808 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Herndon Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Herndon Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (VA)
#1652 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Herndon Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
30%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Herndon Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
40%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Herndon Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
25-29%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Herndon Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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n/a
Asian
6%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Herndon Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
66%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Herndon Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
8%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Herndon Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
17%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Herndon Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Herndon Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Herndon Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Virginia.
0.53
This chart displays the diversity score of Herndon Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Herndon Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Herndon Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Herndon Elementary School's ranking?
Herndon Elementary School is ranked #1652 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Herndon Elementary School often compared to?
Herndon Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clearview Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Herndon Elementary School?
808 students attend Herndon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Herndon Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Herndon Elementary School?
Herndon Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Herndon Elementary School offer ?
Herndon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Herndon Elementary School part of?
Herndon Elementary School is part of Fairfax County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 808 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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