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Enrollment
486
Elementary
DISTRICT 382 · STATE 499
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·FALLS CHURCH CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS·NCES 510129002204
Mount Daniel Elementary
2328 N Oak St, Falls Church, VA 22046 · (703) 248-5640 · Fairfax County
GRADES KG–02ELEMENTARY13-CITYREGULAR SCHOOL486 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
12.6:1
39 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 11.6:1 · STATE 13.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
16%
76 students
DISTRICT 16% · STATE 66%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 158 | 33% |
| Grade 1 | 179 | 37% |
| Grade 2 | 149 | 31% |
Student demographics
57%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 57% · STATE 71% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within Falls Church City Public Schools. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Mount Daniel Elementary
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Daniel Elementary this school | 486 | 15.6% | N/A |
| North Landing Elementary Virginia Beach | 463 | 19.0% | 86.4% |
| Clermont Elementary Alexandria | 549 | 15.1% | 86.3% |
| Taylor Elementary Arlington | 530 | 9.1% | 87.4% |
| C. Hunter Ritchie Elementary New Baltimore | 525 | 18.5% | 79.5% |
| Butts Road Primary Chesapeake | 498 | 12.7% | N/A |
Matched among Virginia elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Mount Daniel Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Virginia | In Fairfax County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 486 | #617 of 1,176 | #120 of 144 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.6:1 | #271 of 1,105 | #38 of 143 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 57.0% | #641 of 1,106 | #116 of 143 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 15.6% | #1,066 of 1,157 | #100 of 140 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +36.1% | #20 of 324 | #2 of 32 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
486
+27 (+6%) vs 2020
+176% since 1990-91, when it was 176
Student : Teacher
12.6:1
was 18.4:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 486 | 38.5 | 12.6:1 | 16% (76) |
| 2023-24 | 481 | 25.5 | 18.9:1 | 13% (62) |
| 2022-23 | 461 | 37 | 12.5:1 | 9% (41) |
| 2020-21 | 459 | 25 | 18.4:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 357 | 22 | 16.3:1 | 6% (23) |
| 2015-16 | 348 | 22 | 15.8:1 | 7% (24) |
| 2010-11 | 325 | 22 | 14.8:1 | 11% (36) |
| 2000-01 | 237 | 19 | 12.5:1 | 11% (26) |
| 1990-91 | 176 | 12 | 14.7:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Mount Daniel Elementary.
Since 2017-18: students up 36% (357 to 486); teachers up 75% (22 to 38.5).
About Mount Daniel Elementary
Mount Daniel Elementary is a medium-sized elementary school. Its address is in Falls Church, Virginia. It educates 486 students in kindergarten through 2.
The Falls Church City Public Schools system has 5 schools and 2,671 students.
Mount Daniel Elementary is 62% White by enrollment. The remaining students are 15% Hispanic, 13% multiracial, 7% Asian, and 3% Black. Among people living in Fairfax County, the White share is about 49%. Pick two students at random and there is a 57% chance they belong to different racial or ethnic groups; that figure is the school's diversity index.
Mount Daniel Elementary counts 38.5 full-time-equivalent teachers, about 12.6 students for each one. That is lower than the 13.8:1 average for elementary schools in Virginia. About 16% of enrolled students meet the income rules for free or reduced-price lunch. For comparison, public schools in Fairfax County average 37%.
Fairfax County has these Census figures: the median household income is $153,637, roughly 65% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 4% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Fairfax County is home to 222 public schools and about 174,475 public school students.
Nearest public school: Haycock Elementary, about 0.6 miles away. A five-mile radius around the school includes at least 8 other public schools.
Mount Daniel Elementary falls in the City: Small locale category, used for schools inside a principal city with a population under 100,000.
Enrollment has grown by 27 students since 2020-21, to 486. The school's ratio fell from 18.4:1 to 12.6:1 between 2020-21 and 2024-25.
The allk12 site hosts a discussion page for Mount Daniel Elementary covering things like sports tryouts, band and choir, and theater. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Fairfax County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
1,147,837
Census ACS
Median income
$153,637
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
65%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
4%
Below federal line
Schools in county
222
174,475 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Falls Church City Public Schools
- Meridian HighHigh · 893 students
- Mary Ellen Henderson MiddleMiddle · 632 students
- Oak Street ElementaryElementary · 587 students
- Jessie Thackrey PreschoolElementary · 73 students
Other schools in Falls Church
- Justice HighHigh · 2,357 students
- Marshall HighHigh · 2,200 students
- Falls Church HighHigh · 2,170 students
- Longfellow MiddleMiddle · 1,226 students
- Jackson MiddleMiddle · 991 students
- Meridian HighHigh · 893 students
Nearby schools
- Haycock Elementary0.6 mi · 838
- Meridian High0.6 mi · 893
- Mary Ellen Henderson Middle0.6 mi · 632
- Lemon Road Elementary0.9 mi · 595
- Longfellow Middle0.9 mi · 1,226
- Oak Street Elementary1.0 mi · 587
Frequently asked questions
About Mount Daniel ElementaryWhat is the total enrollment at Mount Daniel Elementary?
Mount Daniel Elementary enrolls approximately 486 students in grades KG-02.
What grades does Mount Daniel Elementary serve?
Mount Daniel Elementary serves grades KG-02.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mount Daniel Elementary?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Mount Daniel Elementary is approximately 12.6:1 (39 FTE teachers).
How diverse is Mount Daniel Elementary?
Mount Daniel Elementary reports a student body of 62% White, 15% Hispanic, 3% Black, 7% Asian, 13% Two or more.
Who oversees Mount Daniel Elementary?
Mount Daniel Elementary is overseen by Falls Church City Public Schools in Fairfax County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.