Serving 599 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Dranesville Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 599 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dranesville Elementary School's student population of 599 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
599 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
School Rankings
Dranesville Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dranesville Elementary School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1564 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)51%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35-39%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
8%
Hispanic
44%
19%
Black
5%
22%
White
40%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dranesville Elementary School's ranking?
Dranesville Elementary School is ranked #1564 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Dranesville Elementary School?
599 students attend Dranesville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Dranesville Elementary School students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dranesville Elementary School?
Dranesville Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dranesville Elementary School offer ?
Dranesville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Dranesville Elementary School part of?
Dranesville Elementary School is part of Fairfax County School District.
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