Herndon Elementary

Public PK, KG-6

 630 Dranesville Rd
       Herndon, VA  20170-3307


(703) 326-3100

District: Fairfax County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1076th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,290 Help


Students who attend Herndon Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Herndon Middle
High:    Herndon High

Student/teacher ratio:  15.0 Help
Number of students:  808

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
65.8%
White:
17.5%
African American:
8.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  66.3% Help


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Compare Details Herndon Elementary ranks worse than 96.6% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 133rd among 137 ranked elementary schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.58. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (65.8%), White (17.5%), African American (8.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 66.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Herndon Elementary is 15. 89 elementary schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Herndon Elementary is $12,290, which is the 52nd highest among 137 elementary schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Herndon Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Herndon Elementary 1076th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Herndon Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Fairfax County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Fairfax County Public Schools 41st of 131 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Herndon Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Herndon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 62.99 390th 1062 63.3%
2006 43.57 712th 1071 33.5%
2007 34.39 842nd 1083 22.3%
2008 44.05 721st 1081 33.3%
2009 43.07 741st 1082 31.5%
2010 31.56 929th 1113 16.5%
2011 38.01 832nd 1117 25.5%
2012 36.74 848th 1117 24.1%
2013 26.98 912th 1120 18.6%
2014 15.39 1043rd 1110 6.0%
2015 9.26 1061st 1100 3.5%
2016 9.40 1047th 1096 4.5%
2017 11.05 1036th 1099 5.7%
2018 9.79 1041st 1097 5.1%
2019 8.29 1062nd 1105 3.9%
2021 13.24 983rd 1103 10.9%
2022 7.01 1055th 1109 4.9%
2023 5.58 1076th 1114 3.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Herndon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 13.76 290th 300 3.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Herndon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 6.49 1054th 1100 4.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Herndon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 5.87 1054th 1093 3.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Herndon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 3.83 561st 564 0.5%
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Rank History for White students at Herndon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 55.92 466th 984 52.6%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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by a parent
Wednesday, June 19, 2013

Open Quote This poor school has gone from bad to worse. Our kids have been there for five years and each year has been a new low. The town is wonderful. This school is a failure. It used to have a French Immersion program which attracted bright students. But the demographics changed and now they have a Spanish program because the majority of students don't speak English. The students come from very poor families and it is now Title I.
Most parents HATE the principal. There have been parents accusing her publicly of lying and deceiving the parents. There has been an exodus of the bright, capable students because of it.
It's too bad. It used to be a nice school but now people can't even sell their house if it is close to the school because it is one of the lowest schools in the STATE. There are some really involved parents who live at the school but they aren't making much progress. It is the same with the teachers. There are a few good ones but the best teachers left with the best students.
The school is also over crowded. Kids are stuffed in trailers by the playground. It's old and needs renovations, too. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Herndon Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 847 847
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 895 895
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 958 958
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 982 982
1993 729 116 96 60 2 n/a n/a 0 1003
1994 707 127 96 82 4 n/a n/a 0 1016
1995 643 117 103 116 1 n/a n/a 0 980
1996 643 117 103 116 1 n/a n/a 0 980
1997 576 110 120 169 2 n/a n/a 0 977
1998 582 120 109 192 4 n/a n/a 0 1007
1999 542 133 132 241 7 n/a n/a 0 1055
2000 493 131 146 270 5 n/a n/a -4 1041
2001 459 116 164 294 3 n/a n/a 0 1036
2002 311 57 100 196 2 n/a n/a 56 722
2003 311 57 100 196 2 n/a n/a 56 722
2004 312 63 101 200 4 n/a n/a 56 736
2005 293 70 103 211 2 n/a n/a 50 729
2006 300 62 111 207 1 n/a n/a 45 726
2007 282 73 110 190 1 n/a n/a 60 716
2008 269 88 90 207 1 n/a n/a 60 715
2009 266 82 85 207 1 n/a n/a 57 698
2010 295 88 97 282 0 n/a n/a 72 834
2011 270 86 98 307 1 0 45 0 807
2012 280 74 93 336 2 0 44 0 829
2013 278 74 85 369 3 0 48 0 857
2014 268 86 99 412 3 0 50 0 918
2015 242 87 98 465 2 0 46 0 940
2016 242 83 99 464 2 0 31 0 921
2017 202 81 89 464 4 0 33 0 873
2018 197 78 85 502 1 0 25 0 888
2019 189 76 81 487 0 0 26 0 859
2020 164 78 76 504 0 0 21 0 843
2021 143 76 69 488 0 0 18 0 794
2022 140 56 51 497 1 0 17 0 762
2023 141 66 46 532 1 0 22 0 808

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Herndon Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 847 42.5 19.9 n/a
1990 895 44.7 20.0 n/a
1991 958 44.4 21.5 n/a
1992 982 45.2 21.7 n/a
1993 1003 47.8 21.0 n/a
1994 1016 61.1 n/a 12.2
1995 980 n/a 0.0 12.2
1996 980 n/a 0.0 12.2
1997 977 n/a 0.0 15.7
1998 1007 n/a 0.0 18.4
1999 1055 56.8 18.6 25.3
2000 1041 n/a 0.0 28.3
2001 1036 63.8 16.2 30.6
2002 722 60.5 11.9 25.8
2003 722 60.5 11.9 25.8
2004 736 54.5 13.5 27.5
2005 729 52.5 13.9 31.4
2006 726 61.0 11.9 29.5
2007 716 65.8 10.9 29.3
2008 715 46.0 15.5 34.8
2009 698 46.0 15.2 35.9
2010 834 46.0 18.1 42.3
2011 807 48.0 16.8 41.9
2012 829 51.1 16.2 43.9
2013 857 52.9 16.2 47.6
2014 918 57.1 16.0 50
2015 940 62.0 15.1 55
2016 921 64.0 14.3 54.1
2017 873 59.5 14.6 53
2018 888 62.5 14.2 61.6
2019 859 62.8 13.6 60.4
2020 843 58.8 14.3 66.2
2021 794 60.8 13.0 n/a
2022 762 61.4 12.4 73.2
2023 808 53.7 15.0 66.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Herndon Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 847 42.5 19.9 n/a
1990 895 44.7 20.0 n/a
1991 958 44.4 21.5 n/a
1992 982 45.2 21.7 n/a
1993 1003 47.8 21.0 n/a
1994 1016 61.1 n/a 12.2
1995 980 n/a 0.0 12.2
1996 980 n/a 0.0 12.2
1997 977 n/a 0.0 15.7
1998 1007 n/a 0.0 18.4
1999 1055 56.8 18.6 25.3
2000 1041 n/a 0.0 28.3
2001 1036 63.8 16.2 30.6
2002 722 60.5 11.9 25.8
2003 722 60.5 11.9 25.8
2004 736 54.5 13.5 27.5
2005 729 52.5 13.9 31.4
2006 726 61.0 11.9 29.5
2007 716 65.8 10.9 29.3
2008 715 46.0 15.5 34.8
2009 698 46.0 15.2 35.9
2010 834 46.0 18.1 42.3
2011 807 48.0 16.8 41.9
2012 829 51.1 16.2 43.9
2013 857 52.9 16.2 47.6
2014 918 57.1 16.0 50
2015 940 62.0 15.1 55
2016 921 64.0 14.3 54.1
2017 873 59.5 14.6 53
2018 888 62.5 14.2 61.6
2019 859 62.8 13.6 60.4
2020 843 58.8 14.3 66.2
2021 794 60.8 13.0 n/a
2022 762 61.4 12.4 73.2
2023 808 53.7 15.0 66.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Herndon Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $594 (5.4%) $10,486 (94.6%) $11,080
2020 $770 (6.8%) $10,611 (93.2%) $11,381
2021 $767 (6.2%) $11,523 (93.8%) $12,290

Data source: Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Herndon Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1062nd of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 1076th of 1114 Elementary schools
 0.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Herndon Elementary)6348.2
 14.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)8571.3
 13.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Herndon Elementary)4432.4
 11.6%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)7269.6
 2.4%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Herndon Elementary)6543
 22%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)8673.8
 12.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Herndon Elementary)5036.7
 13.3%
   4th Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)7776.3
 0.8%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Herndon Elementary)6536
 29%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)7763
 14%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Herndon Elementary)6927.6
 41.4%
   5th Grade Science (Fairfax County Public Schools)8170.7
 10.3%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Herndon Elementary)5537.1
 17.9%
   5th Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)8075.6
 4.4%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Herndon Elementary)6838.3
 29.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)8765.2
 21.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7857.8
 20.2%
6th Grade English Reading (Herndon Elementary)6446.2
 17.8%
   6th Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)8378.5
 4.5%
   6th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7770.4
 6.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Herndon Elementary)9794
 3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)8669
 17%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7855
 23%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students859808
 5.9%
African American7666
 13.2%
American Indian01
Asian8146
 43.2%
Hispanic487532
 9.2%
Pacific Islander00
White189141
 25.4%
Two or More Races2622
 15.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients60.4%66.3%
 5.9%


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Herndon Elementary ranks in the bottom 3.4% of Virginia elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 808 students attended Herndon Elementary.

Students at Herndon Elementary are 66% Hispanic, 17% White, 8% African American, 6% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

Students who attend Herndon Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Herndon Middle
High : Herndon High


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