Dranesville Elementary School

Both of my kids love this school and we have been here for many years and gone through administration changes as well. The current administration and PTA do a TON of work to get parents and families involved with monthly activities. Not to mention keeping everyone up to date on events going on via newsletters/emails/website info etc. Fantastic school, Fantastic Administration and Fantastic Teachers - truly a rising star in FCPS. As for test scores, there is only so much you can do with demographics you are dealt with and if English isn't your native language, but the pull out specialists work diligently to get the kids that need extra help the assistance they need.
--Submitted by a parent

Four stars out of ten is a gift. Dranesville was not a good school when we were there and I don't suspect much has changed. It is in the Fairfax County system, but don't be fooled. Look at the test scores. My child HATED going to school there. We are in a real school now and both of my children are learning.
--Submitted by a parent

We have a new principal and great teachers! They really care about the kids, many of whom have challenges (disability, language, economics, etc). My kids love going to school on most days :) The parents are in the school on a regular basis helping in and out of the classroom. My oldest is in 4th grade and youngest is a kindergartener.
--Submitted by a parent

Dranesville Elementary is a wonderful place. Everyone makes you feel welcome. Teachers are warm & caring & inspire the kids to strive for excellence. The PTA is very involved, committed & consistant in supporting the school. Dranesville is like an extended family & we love it!
--Submitted by a parent

I am very pleased with DES. The front office staff is friendly and helpful and welcoming to the kids and parents. Ms. Romberg is highly qualified and leads her staff with a hands off attitude, which gives them leeway to encourage our kids to be themselves. The teaching staff is awesome, retention is good. The school is neat, the library is big, and most teachers know all of the kids in the building. The SACC program could use deeper supervision though. In general, it is a wonderful place to experience elementary school.
--Submitted by a parent

Dranesville Elementary is such a wonderful school for our children. We are so fortunate to have such a high achieving, well rounded successful program. The principal and staff are top notch and their ability to teach and share their knowledge with the children is outstanding. Great school spirit and excellent programs for the children. I highly Praise the school, staff and all of their efforts on behalf of the children. A+++
--Submitted by Susan, a parent

The principals and office staff are wonderful! They have been very accommodating to my special needs child. Good class sizes. PTA efforts are outstanding, but parental involvement could be higher. You see the same parents over and over again volunteering at the school, attending special events. Tremendous effort has been put forth in 2005-06 to offer more after school programs. Academic programs are very good...lots of opportunity for kids to learn a variety of things.
--Submitted by a parent