A
Very Good
85/100

Dranesville Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 06 🏫 School
📍 1515 Powells Tavern Pl, Herndon, VA 20170
Overall
A
85/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
1.0 grade levels below the U.S. average · 36th percentile in Virginia
Growth
A+
Students gain 1.53 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 99th percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

📈 Top 15% in Virginia for growth

Each score is graded separately against Virginia schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

85
Repit Score
out of 100
599
Students
enrolled
13.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$20K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%36/1001.0 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%99/100Students gain 1.53 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.28 in 2009–19; 100th percentile in Virginia (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%92/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 41% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Virginia schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −28 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Virginia. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency68% (−9 pts vs. state avg 77%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency76% (−5 pts vs. state avg 81%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Virginia state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White87%92%reading +2 pts, math +4 pts66th percentile (list)
Black55%65%reading -10 pts, math -3 pts20th percentile (list)
Hispanic52%62%reading -13 pts, math -9 pts12th percentile (list)
Asian90%90%reading +0 pts, math -4 pts52nd percentile (list)
Low-income52%57%reading -12 pts, math -12 pts10th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1515 Powells Tavern Pl
City Herndon
ZIP Code 20170
District 5101260
NCES School ID 510126002117
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 20170

Understanding the community around Dranesville Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $151,136
Per Capita Income $57,685
Poverty Rate 4.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 68.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 58.3%
High School or Higher 87.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $599,100
Median Rent $2,162
Owner-Occupied 70.2%
Renter-Occupied 29.8%
View full data for ZIP 20170 →

Thinking about moving into this school’s area? See what homes and rents actually cost in ZIP 20170 — values, rent, and how it compares to nearby ZIPs. Free, no signup. See 20170 housing costs →

Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Dranesville Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 54.8%
Female 45.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 43.9%
White 40.4%
Black 5.0%
Asian 5.7%
Two or More Races 5.0%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 599
Teachers (FTE) 45.8
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Dranesville Elementary?
Dranesville Elementary has a Repit School Score of 85 out of 100, earning a grade of A. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Dranesville Elementary?
Dranesville Elementary has 599 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.1:1.
What grades does Dranesville Elementary serve?
Dranesville Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Dranesville Elementary receive per student?
Dranesville Elementary receives $19,816 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Dranesville Elementary in 20170 ▼
Avg Home Value
$701,176
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,409
1-Year Change
+2.3%
% Renters
29.8%

Other Schools in 20170

View all schools and real estate data for 20170 →

About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026