Coates Elementary

Summary:

Coates Elementary is a public elementary school located in Herndon, Virginia, serving grades PK-6 with a student population of 831. The school is part of the Fairfax County Public Schools district, which is ranked 41 out of 130 school districts in Virginia and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Coates Elementary has a diverse student population, its academic performance, as measured by SOL (Standards of Learning) test scores, is generally lower than the Fairfax County Public Schools and Virginia state averages across various grade levels and subjects. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in SOL/Mathematics ranged from 37.37% to 47.93%, compared to the Fairfax County Public Schools averages of 62.12% to 73.75%, and the Virginia state averages of 67.98% to 71.16%. Similarly, the percentage of students proficient or better in SOL/English Reading ranged from 50.89% to 62.5%, compared to the Fairfax County Public Schools averages of 69.64% to 78.48%, and the Virginia state averages of 66.88% to 72.91%. Coates Elementary's statewide ranking among Virginia elementary schools has been consistently low, ranging from 764 out of 1,114 schools to 1,002 out of 1,114 schools, with a 1- or 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school's performance on SOL tests also varies significantly among different student subgroups, with the school's ranking for Asian students being 136 out of 238 Virginia elementary schools, while the ranking for Hispanic students was 569 out of 580 schools, and the ranking for White students was 942 out of 979 schools. Additionally, Coates Elementary has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 49.61% to 57.04%, suggesting that the school serves a population with a higher proportion of students from low-income families, which may contribute to the lower academic performance observed. Despite being located in the same school district, Coates Elementary is surrounded by several higher-performing elementary schools, such as Fox Mill Elementary, Oak Hill Elementary, and Floris Elementary, which have consistently higher academic performance, higher statewide rankings, and better ratings from SchoolDigger.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 2480 River Birch Rd.
       Herndon, VA  20171


(703) 713-3000

District: Fairfax County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1002nd of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,976 Help


Students who attend Coates Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Carson Middle
High:    Westfield High

Student/teacher ratio:  16.7 Help
Number of students:  951

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
31.2%
African American:
24.4%
Asian:
20.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  61% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Coates Elementary ranks worse than 89.9% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 118th among 137 ranked elementary schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.16. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Coates Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (31.2%), African American (24.4%), Asian (20.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 61% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Coates Elementary is 16.7. 135 elementary schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Coates Elementary is $10,976. 83 elementary schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Coates Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Coates Elementary 1002nd of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Coates Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Fairfax County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Fairfax County Public Schools 41st of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Coates Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Coates Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 57.84 490th 1113 56.0%
2011 62.21 408th 1117 63.5%
2012 50.39 621st 1117 44.4%
2013 40.18 761st 1120 32.1%
2014 41.54 730th 1110 34.2%
2015 23.45 945th 1100 14.1%
2016 16.13 1008th 1096 8.0%
2017 37.39 802nd 1099 27.0%
2018 30.47 868th 1097 20.9%
2019 38.10 784th 1105 29.0%
2021 33.95 770th 1103 30.2%
2022 44.83 669th 1109 39.7%
2023 36.78 764th 1114 31.4%
2024 12.16 1002nd 1114 10.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Coates Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 44.97 161st 300 46.3%
2024 20.56 270th 306 11.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Coates Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 11.18 984th 1036 5.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Coates Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 32.03 826th 1100 24.9%
2024 13.96 982nd 1098 10.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Coates Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 41.22 704th 1093 35.6%
2024 12.23 1010th 1101 8.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at Coates Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 50.98 122nd 230 47.0%
2024 50.83 136th 238 42.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Coates Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 55.28 282nd 579 51.3%
2024 21.35 514th 588 12.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Coates Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 29.45 436th 564 22.7%
2024 7.17 569th 580 1.9%
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Rank History for White students at Coates Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 25.18 832nd 984 15.4%
2024 9.39 942nd 979 3.8%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Virginia Department of Education

Review counts

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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, January 16, 2019

Open Quote We love this school..my daughter love her school and her teachers. This school is underrated, Mr.Kraft the new principal is amazing, and rest of teacher and office staff is amazing, professional, kind and love the kids. I hope this school getting better rating. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, September 27, 2017

Open Quote My daughter is going to Coates from last 5 years.It is an underrated school, which is not justified.Teachers are excellent ,they always encourages students. With amazing new principal, I am sure this school will get its share of limelight. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, August 30, 2017

Open Quote My daughter has been at Coates since kindergarten and she's now in the fifth grade. She has been very happy there. The teachers and staff are very caring and supportive. They embrace technology and have a fabulous full time level IV program. This school is underrated. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, September 13, 2012

Open Quote My daughter goes to Coates Elementary school and this is brand new school(4 years old) with all latest facilities that kids need. We loved the school and teachers. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Coates Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2010 73 94 192 155 0 n/a n/a 30 544
2011 84 114 223 217 0 0 15 0 653
2012 99 114 260 225 1 0 19 0 718
2013 99 125 283 249 1 1 21 0 779
2014 108 127 275 277 1 1 21 0 810
2015 97 132 248 291 3 0 24 0 795
2016 96 146 222 273 2 0 25 0 764
2017 83 142 212 284 5 2 25 0 753
2018 83 164 198 257 3 2 31 0 738
2019 70 183 187 242 3 3 25 0 713
2020 74 184 195 260 5 2 25 0 745
2021 89 191 193 237 4 1 21 0 736
2022 108 182 178 248 5 1 40 0 762
2023 129 209 173 271 5 1 43 0 831
2024 169 232 198 297 5 0 50 0 951

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Coates Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 544 24.0 22.6 42
2011 653 36.0 18.1 41
2012 718 47.2 15.2 40.3
2013 779 53.0 14.6 39.8
2014 810 59.6 13.5 40.4
2015 795 57.0 13.9 43.4
2016 764 55.0 13.8 45.5
2017 753 54.6 13.7 43.4
2018 738 53.1 13.8 46.7
2019 713 54.3 13.1 48.8
2020 745 53.6 13.8 50.7
2021 736 53.5 13.7 n/a
2022 762 55.8 13.6 49.6
2023 831 55.0 15.1 57
2024 951 56.9 16.7 61

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Coates Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 544 24.0 22.6 42
2011 653 36.0 18.1 41
2012 718 47.2 15.2 40.3
2013 779 53.0 14.6 39.8
2014 810 59.6 13.5 40.4
2015 795 57.0 13.9 43.4
2016 764 55.0 13.8 45.5
2017 753 54.6 13.7 43.4
2018 738 53.1 13.8 46.7
2019 713 54.3 13.1 48.8
2020 745 53.6 13.8 50.7
2021 736 53.5 13.7 n/a
2022 762 55.8 13.6 49.6
2023 831 55.0 15.1 57
2024 951 56.9 16.7 61

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Coates Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $334 (3.1%) $10,579 (96.9%) $10,913
2020 $217 (2.0%) $10,899 (98.0%) $11,116
2021 $257 (2.3%) $10,719 (97.7%) $10,976

Data source: Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Coates Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 784th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 764th of 1114 Elementary schools
 2.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Coates Elementary)8363.6
 19.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)8571.3
 13.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Coates Elementary)6153.6
 7.4%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)7269.6
 2.4%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Coates Elementary)8060.9
 19.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)8673.8
 12.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Coates Elementary)6064.2
 4.2%
   4th Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)7776.3
 0.8%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Coates Elementary)8663
 23%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)7763
 14%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Coates Elementary)7954.6
 24.5%
   5th Grade Science (Fairfax County Public Schools)8170.7
 10.3%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Coates Elementary)7164.8
 6.2%
   5th Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)8075.6
 4.4%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Coates Elementary)8668.2
 17.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)8765.2
 21.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7857.8
 20.2%
6th Grade English Reading (Coates Elementary)6667.5
 1.5%
   6th Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)8378.5
 4.5%
   6th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7770.4
 6.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Coates Elementary)100100
   7th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)8669
 17%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7855
 23%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students713831
 16.5%
African American183209
 14.2%
American Indian35
 66.7%
Asian187173
 7.5%
Hispanic242271
 12%
Pacific Islander31
 66.7%
White70129
 84.3%
Two or More Races2543
 72%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients48.8%57%
 8.2%


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Students who attend Coates Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Carson Middle
High : Westfield High

Coates Elementary ranks in the bottom 10.1% of Virginia elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 951 students attended Coates Elementary.

Students at Coates Elementary are 31% Hispanic, 24% African American, 21% Asian, 18% White, 5% Two or more races.


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