Serving 996 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Coates 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 67% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 996 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Coates Elementary serves the northwest part of Herndon, VA, covering an attendance area of approximately 2.1 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge located about 2.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Coates Elementary School's student population of 996 students has grown by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
996 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2009
School Calendar
Average Class Size
24 students
School Rankings
Coates Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Coates Elementary School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1242 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)55%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-44%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
18%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
33%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Black
27%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
White
17%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.9%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
7%
2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue and Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Coates Elementary School's ranking?
Coates Elementary School is ranked #1242 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Coates Elementary School often compared to?
Coates Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mcnair Elementary School, Floris Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Coates Elementary School?
996 students attend Coates Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Coates Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 18% of students are Asian, 17% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Coates Elementary School?
Coates Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Coates Elementary School offer ?
Coates Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Coates Elementary School part of?
Coates Elementary School is part of Fairfax County School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
Good teachers, very diverse with cultures, overall very happy experience.
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