Serving 811 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Daniels Run 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 69% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (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 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 811 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 69% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Daniels Run Elementary serves the northwest part of Fairfax, VA, covering an area of approximately 3.6 square miles. Most families can expect a short drive of about 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located around 1.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Daniels Run Elementary School's student population of 811 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
811 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2000
School Calendar
School Motto
We Are Daniels Run
School Rankings
Daniels Run 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 Daniels Run Elementary School is 0.70, which is less 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
#1069 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)63%
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 25-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
12%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
36%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
40%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.5%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Daniels Run Elementary School's ranking?
Daniels Run Elementary School is ranked #1069 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Daniels Run Elementary School often compared to?
Daniels Run Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Providence Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Daniels Run Elementary School?
811 students attend Daniels Run Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Daniels Run Elementary School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Daniels Run Elementary School?
Daniels Run Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Daniels Run Elementary School offer ?
Daniels Run Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Daniels Run Elementary School part of?
Daniels Run Elementary School is part of Fairfax County School District.
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