The Dranesville Elementary  School Renovation Project was identified according to the 2008 Renovation Queue, approved by the FCSB in 2009. Dranesville Elementary School is number 53 of 63 schools in the queue. Planning and Design for this project were funded by the 2021 School Bond Referendum, with construction funded by the 2023 School Bond Referendum. The completed project will provide renovations to existing spaces and updates to all mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. The project will remove 14,122 SF from the existing building and add 43,318 square feet to the final building. This includes new administrative offices, and a two-story classroom addition. The completed project will reconfigure and renovate existing classroom and support spaces while also expanding on the cafeteria, gym and library. Notable among numerous site improvements are updates to the bus loop, playgrounds, and a new outdoor classroom.

Latest Update:  August 27, 2024

Future Events

End-of-Phase Meeting is planned at Dranesville ES on November 12, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. in the school cafeteria.

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Key Build Information

Funding: 2021 Bond (Planning/Design), 2023 Bond (Construction)
Future Building Area: 117,361 SF
Anticipated Future Capacity: 1,000
Building Area: 88,776 SF
Acreage: 13.15
Prior Renovation: n/a
Prior Capacity Enhancement: n/a
2008 Renovation Rank: #53
Architect: MTFA
Contractor: Shockey
Current Status: Under Renovation
Start of Construction: June 2024
Estimated Completion: Winter 2026

School Information

Address: 1515 Powells Tavern Place, Herndon, VA 201701
FCPS Region: 1
Grades: PreK-6
HS Pyramid: Herndon HS
MS Feeder: Herndon MS
Opened: 1988
Title 1: No 
K-3 Cap: 24
Programs: PreK, AAP Local Level IV, Foreign Language in the Elementary School, Early Childhood Class Based, Preschool Autism Class, Autism, SACC (2 classrooms)

Past Engagement, Planning & Construction Information