Daniels Run Elementary

3705 Blenheim Boulevard
Fairfax, VA 22030

811 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.

811

Total Students

56.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Daniels Run Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	319
Hispanic	289
Black	43
Asian	99
Two or More	51
American Indian	10

White
319 (39.3%)
Hispanic
289 (35.6%)
Asian
99 (12.2%)
Two or More
51 (6.3%)
Black
43 (5.3%)
American Indian
10 (1.2%)

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:	811
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	56.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
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 108

Grade 1 115

Grade 2 105

Grade 3 122

Grade 4 106

Grade 5 114

Grade 6 116

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Daniels Run Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	25
Kindergarten	108
Grade 1	115
Grade 2	105
Grade 3	122
Grade 4	106
Grade 5	114
Grade 6	116

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Daniels Run Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	375	46.2%
Male	436	53.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)