- Enrollment
- 893
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Falls Church, VA
Mount Daniel Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Mount Daniel Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 510129002204
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mount Daniel Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Falls Church · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 8.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Mount Daniel Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mount Daniel Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Falls Church, VA.
School address
District: Falls Church City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510129002204 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Mount Daniel Elementary held near 481 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 25.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 510129002204 · Falls Church, VA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
486 enr · 13.1:1 · 8.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Meridian High (893 students)
Mount Daniel Elementary held near 481 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 25.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Mount Daniel Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Meridian High
Meridian High
893 students
- Mary Ellen Hen
Mary Ellen Henderson Middle
632 students
- Oak Street Ele
Oak Street Elementary
587 students
- This school
Mount Daniel Elementary
486 students
- Jessie Thackre 73
Jessie Thackrey Preschool
73 students
What this shows Mount Daniel Elementary reports 486 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mount Daniel Elementary compares
Mount Daniel 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 6% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.0% | ▼ 86% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 486 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
486
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 38% in Virginia - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$24,047
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 486 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.1%
Hispanic or Latino 14.6%
Two or More 13.2%
Asian 7.0%
African American 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 62.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.0, Mount Daniel Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
District finance for Falls Church City Public Schools reports $24,047 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mount Daniel Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meridian High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mary Ellen Henderson Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oak Street Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jessie Thackrey Preschool | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mount Daniel Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 632
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 72/100
- Enrollment
- 587
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 73
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools in Falls Church
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~486 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mount Daniel Elementary
How many students attend Mount Daniel Elementary?
Mount Daniel Elementary has 486 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Falls Church, VA. CCD year-over-year: 461 (2022-23) → 481 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mount Daniel Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mount Daniel Elementary is 13.1:1, which is 6% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mount Daniel Elementary?
8.0% of students at Mount Daniel Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mount Daniel Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Mount Daniel Elementary is White at 62.1% of enrollment, in Falls Church, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mount Daniel Elementary?
Mount Daniel Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Mount Daniel Elementary rank among elementary schools in Falls Church?
By Resource Investment Index, Mount Daniel Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Falls Church, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Falls Church on the city page.
What other schools are in Falls Church City Public Schools?
Besides Mount Daniel Elementary, Falls Church City Public Schools also operates Meridian High (893 students), Mary Ellen Henderson Middle (632 students), and Oak Street Elementary (587 students). See the Falls Church City Public Schools district page for the complete list.