- Enrollment
- 4,411
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Herndon, VA
Floris Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Floris Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510126000470
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Floris Elementary earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #4 of 10
- schools in Herndon · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 7.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Floris Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Floris Elementary ranks #4 of 10 schools in Herndon, VA.
School address
District: Fairfax County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510126000470 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Floris Elementary held near 699 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 44.8 → 45.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 510126000470 · Herndon, VA Other · MID · TRAD
666 enr · 15.1:1 · 7.2% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Braddock Secondary (4,411 students)
Floris Elementary held near 699 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 44.8 → 45.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Floris 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 666
Floris Elementary
666 students
What this shows Floris Elementary reports 666 students on the CCD universe file.
How Floris Elementary compares
Floris 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 9% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.2% | ▼ 88% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 666 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
666
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 88% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 69% in Virginia - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 333 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 50.8%
White 29.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
Two or More 6.6%
African American 5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 50.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.5, Floris 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 Floris Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Braddock Secondary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robinson Secondary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hayfield Secondary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chantilly High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Springfield High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Floris 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.
Coates Elementary
Standard public school
996 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
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
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 (~666 students)
Frequently asked questions about Floris Elementary
How many students attend Floris Elementary?
Floris Elementary has 666 students enrolled. It is a public school in Herndon, VA. CCD year-over-year: 690 (2022-23) → 699 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Floris Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Floris Elementary is 15.1:1, which is 9% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Floris Elementary?
7.2% of students at Floris Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Floris Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Floris Elementary is Asian at 50.8% of enrollment, in Herndon, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Floris Elementary?
Floris Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Floris Elementary rank among schools in Herndon?
By Resource Investment Index, Floris Elementary ranks #4 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 Floris 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.