Mount Daniel Elementary School serves 481 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 481 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mount Daniel Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Mount Daniel Elementary School's student population of 481 students has grown by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
481 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mount Daniel Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
8%
Hispanic
11%
19%
Black
3%
22%
White
65%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Mount Daniel Elementary School often compared to?
Mount Daniel Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oak Street Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Mount Daniel Elementary School?
481 students attend Mount Daniel Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Mount Daniel Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mount Daniel Elementary School?
Mount Daniel Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mount Daniel Elementary School offer ?
Mount Daniel Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mount Daniel Elementary School part of?
Mount Daniel Elementary School is part of Falls Church City School District.
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