Dranesville Elementary

1515 Powells Tavern Pl
Herndon, VA 20170

610 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Dranesville Elementary School, located in Herndon, Virginia, is a prominent public school serving the local community within the Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) district. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and its focus on fostering a supportive, inclusive learning environment for its diverse student body. By prioritizing collaborative instruction and individualized student growth, Dranesville aims to equip its students with the foundational skills necessary for success in their future academic endeavors.

Beyond its core curriculum, Dranesville Elementary emphasizes the development of the "whole child" through a variety of extracurricular programs and strong community engagement. The school actively encourages parent involvement and maintains a partnership-driven approach to education, ensuring that families are integrated into the school culture. With a focus on social-emotional learning and innovative teaching strategies, the school strives to create a safe, welcoming, and enriching atmosphere where every student is encouraged to achieve their personal best.

610

Total Students

47.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dranesville Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	236
Hispanic	279
Black	28
Asian	31
Two or More	36

Hispanic
279 (45.7%)
White
236 (38.7%)
Two or More
36 (5.9%)
Asian
31 (5.1%)
Black
28 (4.6%)

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)326-5200
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	610
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	249
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	40

* 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 9

Kindergarten 87

Grade 1 89

Grade 2 78

Grade 3 94

Grade 4 86

Grade 5 83

Grade 6 84