- Enrollment
- 4,411
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Herndon, VA
Mcnair Upper Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Mcnair Upper Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 510126003078
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcnair Upper Elementary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Virginia schools.
- #7 of 14
- public schools in Herndon · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.3:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 22.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Mcnair Upper Elementary has class sizes larger than 93% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mcnair Upper Elementary ranks #7 of 14 public schools in Herndon, VA.
School address
District: Fairfax County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510126003078 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Mcnair Upper Elementary held near 616 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 510126003078 · Herndon, VA Elementary · MID · TRAD
605 enr · 17.3:1 · 22.4% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Braddock Secondary (4,411 students)
Mcnair Upper Elementary held near 616 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Mcnair Upper 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 605
Mcnair Upper Elementary
605 students
What this shows Mcnair Upper Elementary reports 605 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mcnair Upper Elementary compares
Mcnair Upper 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 | 17.3:1 | ▲ 24% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.4% | ▼ 61% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 605 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
605
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 93% in Virginia - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.1%
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 303 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 49.6%
African American 17.0%
Hispanic or Latino 17.0%
White 12.6%
Two or More 3.8%
Largest group: Asian at 49.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.9, Mcnair Upper 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 Mcnair Upper Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Braddock Secondary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robinson Secondary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hayfield Secondary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chantilly High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Springfield High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mcnair Upper 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~605 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mcnair Upper Elementary
How many students attend Mcnair Upper Elementary?
Mcnair Upper Elementary has 605 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Herndon, VA. CCD year-over-year: 625 (2022-23) → 616 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcnair Upper Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcnair Upper Elementary is 17.3:1, which is 24% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mcnair Upper Elementary?
22.4% of students at Mcnair Upper Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcnair Upper Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Mcnair Upper Elementary is Asian at 49.6% of enrollment, in Herndon, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcnair Upper Elementary?
Mcnair Upper Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Mcnair Upper Elementary rank among public schools in Herndon?
By Resource Investment Index, Mcnair Upper Elementary ranks #7 of 14 public 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 public schools in Herndon on the city page.
What other schools are in Fairfax County Public Schools?
Besides Mcnair Upper 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.