Enrollment
666
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
7.2%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
-88% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Floris Elementary compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Floris Elementary
Floris Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Herndon, Virginia, enrolling 666 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 7.2% free-meal eligibility runs 88% below the Virginia average.
Enrollment of 666 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Against 181 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #96.
Its student body is led by Asian (51%) and White (29%) (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 333 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
11.1% 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 Herndon's public schools, it stands alongside Coates Elementary (996 students): Floris Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.1:1 vs 18.1:1).
Fairfax County Public Schools also operates Lake Braddock Secondary (4,411 students) and Robinson Secondary (3,710 students) alongside Floris 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 Floris Elementary compares
Floris 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$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 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fairfax County Public Schools, which includes Floris 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 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
- 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 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
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 (~666 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Floris Elementary a good school?
Floris Elementary earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. 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 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.
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