Fox Mill Elementary School

2611 Viking Dr
Herndon, VA 20171
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 630 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Fox Mill Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 630 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Top 20% in VA
  • : 74% (Top 20%)
  • : 85% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Fox Mill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

School Overview

Fox Mill Elementary School's student population of 630 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
630 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Fox Mill Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fox Mill Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (VA)
#242 out of 1792 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Fox Mill Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
74%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Fox Mill Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
85%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Fox Mill Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
70-79%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Fox Mill Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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n/a
Asian
12%
7%
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Hispanic
10%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Fox Mill Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Fox Mill Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
60%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Fox Mill Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Virginia.
0.60
This chart displays the diversity score of Fox Mill Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Fox Mill Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Fox Mill Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fox Mill Elementary School's ranking?
Fox Mill Elementary School is ranked #242 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Fox Mill Elementary School?
630 students attend Fox Mill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Fox Mill Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fox Mill Elementary School?
Fox Mill Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fox Mill Elementary School offer ?
Fox Mill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Fox Mill Elementary School part of?
Fox Mill Elementary School is part of Fairfax County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 630 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 74% (Top 20%)
  • : 85% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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