- Enrollment
- 4,411
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Herndon, VA
Coates Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Coates Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510126002800
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Coates Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Virginia schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools.
- #10 of 10
- schools in Herndon · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 49.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Coates Elementary has class sizes larger than 96% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Coates Elementary ranks #10 of 10 schools in Herndon, VA.
School address
District: Fairfax County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510126002800 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+120 students YoY
Coates Elementary grew from 831 students in 2022-23 to 951 in 2023-24 (+14.4%).
Teacher FTE added 55.0 → 56.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+120 students YoY 510126002800 · Herndon, VA Other · MID · TRAD
996 enr · 18.1:1 · 49.6% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Braddock Secondary (4,411 students)
Coates Elementary grew from 831 students in 2022-23 to 951 in 2023-24 (+14.4%). Teacher FTE added 55.0 → 56.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Coates Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lake Braddock
Lake Braddock Secondary
4,411 students
- Robinson Secon
Robinson Secondary
3,710 students
- Hayfield Secon
Hayfield Secondary
3,256 students
- Chantilly High
Chantilly High
2,937 students
- West Springfie
West Springfield High
2,799 students
- This school 996
Coates Elementary
996 students
What this shows Coates Elementary reports 996 students on the CCD universe file.
How Coates Elementary compares
Coates Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.1:1 | ▲ 30% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.6% | ▼ 14% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 996 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
996
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 96% in Virginia - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,975
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 498 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 32.6%
African American 27.4%
Asian 18.5%
White 16.6%
Two or More 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 32.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.5, Coates Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fairfax County Public Schools reports $18,975 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Coates Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Braddock Secondary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robinson Secondary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hayfield Secondary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chantilly High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Springfield High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Coates Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,710
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 3,256
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 2,937
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,799
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Herndon
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Hutchison Elementary
Standard public school
970 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Herndon Elementary
Standard public school
792 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Floris Elementary
Standard public school
666 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Fox Mill Elementary
Standard public school
650 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Oak Hill Elementary
Standard public school
628 students 14:1 students per teacher
Dranesville Elementary
Standard public school
610 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~996 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Coates Elementary
How many students attend Coates Elementary?
Coates Elementary has 996 students enrolled. It is a public school in Herndon, VA. CCD year-over-year: 831 (2022-23) → 951 (2023-24), up 120.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coates Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Coates Elementary is 18.1:1, which is 30% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Coates Elementary?
49.6% of students at Coates Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Coates Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Coates Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 32.6% of enrollment, in Herndon, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Coates Elementary?
Coates Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Coates Elementary rank among schools in Herndon?
By Resource Investment Index, Coates Elementary ranks #10 of 10 schools in Herndon, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Herndon on the city page.
What other schools are in Fairfax County Public Schools?
Besides Coates Elementary, Fairfax County Public Schools also operates Lake Braddock Secondary (4,411 students), Robinson Secondary (3,710 students), and Hayfield Secondary (3,256 students). See the Fairfax County Public Schools district page for the complete list.