Enrollment
811
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fairfax, VA
Daniels Run Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Daniels Run Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510126002530
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Daniels Run Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Virginia schools.
- #17 of 19
- schools in Fairfax · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 29.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Daniels Run Elementary has class sizes larger than 73% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Daniels Run Elementary ranks #17 of 19 schools in Fairfax, VA.
School address
District: Fairfax County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510126002530 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
53.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.7%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
-48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Daniels Run Elementary compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Daniels Run Elementary
Daniels Run Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Fairfax, Virginia, enrolling 811 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 29.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 811 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Among 334 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Virginia schools statewide, it ranks #249, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (39%) and Hispanic or Latino (36%) (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 406 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
15.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Fairfax County Public Schools spends $17,977 per pupil, 23% above the Virginia average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Fairfax's public schools, it stands alongside Robinson Secondary (3,710 students): Daniels Run Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.3:1 vs 17.1:1).
Fairfax County Public Schools also operates Lake Braddock Secondary (4,411 students) and Robinson Secondary (3,710 students) alongside Daniels Run Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Daniels Run Elementary compares
Daniels Run Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▲ 10% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.7% | ▼ 48% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 811 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
811
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
29.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 73% in Virginia - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,977
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $14,649
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 406 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 39.3%
Hispanic or Latino 35.6%
Asian 12.2%
Two or More 6.3%
African American 5.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Largest group: White at 39.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.7, Daniels Run Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fairfax County Public Schools, which includes Daniels Run Elementary.
$17,977
Per student
+23%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 66.6%
State 23.3%
Federal 10.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Daniels Run Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Braddock Secondary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robinson Secondary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hayfield Secondary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chantilly High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Springfield High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Daniels Run Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,411
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- 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 Fairfax
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Robinson Secondary
Standard public school
3,710 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Providence Elementary
Standard public school
954 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Mosaic Elementary
Standard public school
927 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Greenbriar East Elementary
Standard public school
922 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Mantua Elementary
Standard public school
909 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Navy Elementary
Standard public school
848 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~811 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Daniels Run Elementary
How many students attend Daniels Run Elementary?
Daniels Run Elementary has 811 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fairfax, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Daniels Run Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Daniels Run Elementary is 15.3:1, which is 10% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Daniels Run Elementary?
29.7% of students at Daniels Run Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Daniels Run Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Daniels Run Elementary is White at 39.3% of enrollment, in Fairfax, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Daniels Run Elementary?
Daniels Run Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Daniels Run Elementary rank among schools in Fairfax?
By Resource Investment Index, Daniels Run Elementary ranks #17 of 19 schools in Fairfax, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fairfax on the city page.
Is Daniels Run Elementary a good school?
Daniels Run Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Virginia schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Fairfax County Public Schools?
Besides Daniels Run 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.
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