At a glance
Reported students
486
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
38.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–02
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Virginia elementary enrollment
46th percentile
Compared with 1,139 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
587
Mount Daniel Elementary School: 486 reported students.
State peer staffing position
27th percentile
12.6:1 reported; state peer median 13.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 486
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.7:1
What the reported data says about Mount Daniel Elementary School
Mount Daniel Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–02 in Falls Church. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Falls Church City Public Schools. NCES reports 486 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,139 elementary schools in Virginia with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 503 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 46th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.6:1, close to the Virginia median of 13.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (62.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (14.6%). English learners represent 8.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 7.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Mount Daniel Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 12.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 38.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 8.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 7.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 15.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.33
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.33
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.33
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White62.1%
- Hispanic14.6%
- Black2.9%
- Asian7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial13.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Falls Church City Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Oak Street Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 03–05
587 reported students
Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
632 reported students
Meridian High School
High · Grades 09–12
893 reported students
Jessie Thackrey Preschool
Other · Grades PK–PK
73 reported students
Public schools near Mount Daniel Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haycock Elementary Elementary · Fairfax County Public Schools | PK–06 | 838 | 0.6 mi |
| Lemon Road Elementary Elementary · Fairfax County Public Schools | PK–06 | 595 | 0.9 mi |
| Oak Street Elementary School Elementary · Falls Church City Public Schools | 03–05 | 587 | 1 mi |
| Tuckahoe Elementary Elementary · Arlington County Public Schools | PK–05 | 448 | 1.2 mi |
| Shrevewood Elementary Elementary · Fairfax County Public Schools | PK–06 | 579 | 1.5 mi |
| Timber Lane Elementary Elementary · Fairfax County Public Schools | PK–06 | 584 | 1.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Mount Daniel Elementary School
What grades does Mount Daniel Elementary School serve?
Mount Daniel Elementary School reports grades KG–02 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Falls Church City Public Schools.
How many students attend Mount Daniel Elementary School?
Mount Daniel Elementary School reported 486 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 46th percentile among 1,139 Virginia elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 486 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Mount Daniel Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 12.6:1, based on 486 students and 38.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Virginia median for the same school level is 13.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Mount Daniel Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Mount Daniel Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Falls Church City Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Mount Daniel Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
15.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Mount Daniel Elementary School in?
Mount Daniel Elementary School is part of Falls Church City Public Schools, based in Falls Church, VA, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Mount Daniel Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Haycock Elementary (0.6 mi), Lemon Road Elementary (0.9 mi), Oak Street Elementary School (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.