- Enrollment
- 4,411
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Daniels Run Elementary held near 819 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 53.3 → 53.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 510126002530 · Fairfax, VA Other · MID · TRAD
811 enr · 15.3:1 · 29.7% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Braddock Secondary (4,411 students)
Daniels Run Elementary held near 819 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE held 53.3 → 53.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Daniels Run 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 811
Daniels Run Elementary
811 students
What this shows Daniels Run Elementary reports 811 students on the CCD universe file.
How Daniels Run Elementary compares
Daniels Run Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$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 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.
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
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 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
- 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
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 (~811 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 802 (2022-23) → 819 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.