McNair Upper Elementary

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McNair Upper Elementary ranks 505 th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

McNair Upper Elementary is a public school in Herndon, Virginia, serving 625 students in grades 3-6 and part of the Fairfax County Public Schools district.

McNair Upper Elementary stands out for its high academic performance, with students consistently outperforming Fairfax County and Virginia state averages on standardized tests, particularly in mathematics and English reading. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 84.03% of 6th-grade students at McNair Upper Elementary were proficient or better in English reading, compared to 78.48% in Fairfax County and 70.65% statewide. The school also has a significantly higher percentage of Asian students (59.84%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 7.54% to 38.57% Asian students. However, McNair Upper Elementary's rankings for other student subgroups, such as African American, Hispanic, and low socioeconomic status students, are significantly lower, indicating potential achievement gaps.

While McNair Upper Elementary outperforms many surrounding schools, some nearby schools, such as Oak Hill Elementary and Floris Elementary, have even higher test scores and rankings, particularly in mathematics and English reading. Additionally, McNair Upper Elementary's overall ranking has fluctuated over the past four school years, suggesting that the school's performance may be influenced by factors beyond just academic achievement. By learning from the practices of higher-performing schools and focusing on supporting all students, McNair Upper Elementary can continue to provide a quality education for the Herndon community.

Detail:

Public 3-6

2410 Fox Mill Road
Herndon, VA 20171

(703) 793-4800

District: Fairfax County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
505^th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,013

Students who attend McNair Upper Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Carson Middle
High:	Westfield High

Student/teacher ratio: 17.8

Number of students: 625

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

59.8%

African American:

14.2%

Hispanic:

12.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 25.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details McNair Upper Elementary ranks better than 54.7% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 71^st among 137 ranked elementary schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.47. (See more...)

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

Compare Details McNair Upper Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Fairfax County Public Schools District. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at McNair Upper Elementary is $9,013. 135 elementary schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

McNair Upper Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks McNair Upper Elementary 505^th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See McNair Upper Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Fairfax County Public Schools:

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

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Rank History for McNair Upper Elementary

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Rank History for all students at McNair Upper Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile
2021	76.99	250^th	1103	77.3%
2022	71.98	318^th	1109	71.3%
2023	73.31	288^th	1114	74.1%
2024	58.47	505^th	1114	54.7%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at McNair Upper Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	72.51	74^th	300	75.3%
2024	48.90	152^nd	306	50.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at McNair Upper Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	24.24	858^th	1036	17.2%

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Rank History for Female students at McNair Upper Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	75.96	239^th	1100	78.3%
2024	62.33	438^th	1098	60.1%

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Rank History for Male students at McNair Upper Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	66.78	365^th	1093	66.6%
2024	52.00	566^th	1101	48.6%

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Rank History for Asian students at McNair Upper Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	74.32	49^th	230	78.7%
2024	71.18	63^rd	238	73.5%

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Rank History for African American students at McNair Upper Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	46.66	344^th	579	40.6%
2024	38.85	406^th	588	31.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at McNair Upper Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	48.04	338^th	564	40.1%
2024	14.61	524^th	580	9.7%

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Rank History for White students at McNair Upper Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	50.79	535^th	984	45.6%
2024	27.40	789^th	979	19.4%

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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.

Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for McNair Upper Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2021	64	79	450	66	3	0	16	678
2022	64	79	391	72	3	0	17	626
2023	65	89	374	77	2	1	17	625

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 McNair Upper Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	678	40.2	16.8	n/a
2022	626	40.4	15.4	n/a
2023	625	35.0	17.8	25.6

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 McNair Upper Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	678	40.2	16.8	n/a
2022	626	40.4	15.4	n/a
2023	625	35.0	17.8	25.6

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for McNair Upper Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2021	$07 (0.1%)	$9,005 (99.9%)	$9,013

Data source: Virginia Department of Education

Schools Near McNair Upper Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SOL Mathematics (2024)				SOL Science (2024)	SOL English Reading (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SOL Mathematics 3rd Grade	SOL Mathematics 4th Grade	SOL Mathematics 5th Grade	SOL Mathematics 6th Grade	SOL Science 5th Grade	SOL English Reading 3rd Grade	SOL English Reading 4th Grade	SOL English Reading 5th Grade	SOL English Reading 6th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
McNair Upper Elementary	Public	3-6	2410 Fox Mill Road	Herndon	20171	Fairfax County	Fairfax County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(703) 793-4800	625	35	17.8	25.6%	65 (10.4%)	89 (14.2%)	77 (12.3%)	374 (59.8%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	17 (2.7%)	58.5	505^th of 1114 public elementary schools	54.7%		73.3	288^th of 1114 public elementary schools	74.1%	217	65.4	80.7	63.5	73.6	67.1	66.2	74.7	76.7	84.0	$9,013	$07	$9,005
McNair Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	2499 Thomas Jefferson Dr.	Herndon	20171	Fairfax County	Fairfax County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(703) 793-4800	550	41	13.4	29.3%	91 (16.5%)	98 (17.8%)	87 (15.8%)	259 (47.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.5%)								(n/a)										$10,154	$187	$9,967
Coates Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	2480 River Birch Rd.	Herndon	20171	Fairfax County	Fairfax County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(703) 713-3000	831	55	15.1	57.0%	129 (15.5%)	209 (25.2%)	271 (32.6%)	173 (20.8%)	5 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	43 (5.2%)	12.2	1002^nd of 1114 public elementary schools	10.1%		36.8	764^th of 1114 public elementary schools	31.4%	238	46.1	47.9	37.4	41.5	41.6	51.2	50.9	62.5	54.9	$10,976	$257	$10,719
Hutchison Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	13209 Parcher Ave	Herndon	20170	Fairfax County	Fairfax County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(703) 925-8300	1,070	78	13.8	86.0%	51 (4.8%)	89 (8.3%)	816 (76.3%)	74 (6.9%)	26 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (1.3%)	6.1	1068^th of 1114 public elementary schools	4.1%		6.7	1060^th of 1114 public elementary schools	4.8%	8	48.4	32.5	31.1	55.3	26.6	33.8	35.3	37.2	42.5	$12,473	$951	$11,522
Floris Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	2708 Centreville Rd	Herndon	20171	Fairfax County	Fairfax County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(703) 561-2900	690	45	15.4	7.5%	197 (28.6%)	32 (4.6%)	34 (4.9%)	379 (54.9%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	43 (6.2%)	74.7	288^th of 1114 public elementary schools	74.1%		85.9	105^th of 1114 public elementary schools	90.6%	183	74.4	73.9	72.7	83.3	90.3	73.1	82.0	84.5	93.0	$9,646	$68	$9,578
Dogwood Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	12300 Glade Dr	Reston	20191	Fairfax County	Fairfax County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(703) 262-3100	690	53	13.0	82.2%	76 (11.0%)	104 (15.1%)	424 (61.4%)	52 (7.5%)	7 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (3.9%)	7.7	1050^th of 1114 public elementary schools	5.7%		12	1003^rd of 1114 public elementary schools	10.0%	47	31.4	47.2	41.7	53.8	39.8	25.9	49.4	37.5	49.4	$12,933	$1,058	$11,876
Fox Mill Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-6	2611 Viking Dr	Herndon	20171	Fairfax County	Fairfax County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(703) 262-2700	630	44	14.4	10.5%	378 (60.0%)	16 (2.5%)	61 (9.7%)	76 (12.1%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	97 (15.4%)	85.6	108^th of 1114 public elementary schools	90.3%		82	176^th of 1114 public elementary schools	84.2%	68	85.9	94.1	86.1	87.0	75.9	81.8	91.6	88.0	94.6	$11,400	$290	$11,110
Herndon Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-6	630 Dranesville Rd	Herndon	20170	Fairfax County	Fairfax County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(703) 326-3100	808	54	15.0	66.3%	141 (17.5%)	66 (8.2%)	532 (65.8%)	46 (5.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (2.7%)	5.2	1078^th of 1114 public elementary schools	3.2%		5.6	1076^th of 1114 public elementary schools	3.4%	2	40.7	52.9	33.3	34.8	36.5	42.3	47.5	37.4	31.6	$12,290	$767	$11,523
Oak Hill Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	3210 Kinross Circle	Herndon	20171	Fairfax County	Fairfax County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(703) 467-3500	700	45	15.5	8.6%	301 (43.0%)	19 (2.7%)	60 (8.6%)	270 (38.6%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (6.9%)	86.4	97^th of 1114 public elementary schools	91.3%		87.5	78^th of 1114 public elementary schools	93.0%	19	90.1	87.3	69.8	84.8	87.5	92.1	85.3	93.3	91.7	$10,550	$152	$10,398
Hunters Woods Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-6	2401 Colts Neck Rd	Reston	20191	Fairfax County	Fairfax County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(703) 262-7400	731	46	15.9	24.4%	368 (50.3%)	93 (12.7%)	74 (10.1%)	137 (18.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (7.9%)	81.3	191^st of 1114 public elementary schools	82.9%		73.3	289^th of 1114 public elementary schools	74.1%	98	89.4	83.5	76.9	64.4	80.7	90.6	87.3	85.3	88.2

Frequently Asked Questions about McNair Upper Elementary

What schools do graduates of McNair Upper Elementary attend?

Students who attend McNair Upper Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Carson Middle
High : Westfield High

How many students attend McNair Upper Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 625 students attended McNair Upper Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of McNair Upper Elementary?

Students at McNair Upper Elementary are 60% Asian, 14% African American, 12% Hispanic, 10% White, 3% Two or more races.

What district is McNair Upper Elementary in?

Fairfax County Public Schools

Is McNair Upper Elementary a good school?

McNair Upper Elementary ranks 505^th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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