WOODLAWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Woodlawn Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Fairfax County Public Schools school district, located in Alexandria, VA with about 547 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 43 teachers, Woodlawn Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Woodlawn Elementary, located on Highland Lane in Alexandria, Virginia, is a public school serving a diverse community within the Fairfax County Public Schools system. The school is known for its commitment to creating a welcoming and inclusive learning environment that focuses on the academic and social-emotional development of its students. With a curriculum aligned with state standards, Woodlawn emphasizes foundational literacy and numeracy skills while fostering a sense of curiosity and community engagement among its young learners.

The school benefits from its location in the Mount Vernon area, providing students with access to a variety of educational resources and enrichment opportunities. Woodlawn Elementary places a strong emphasis on family and community involvement, viewing parents as essential partners in the educational process. Through collaborative efforts between dedicated faculty, staff, and the local community, the school strives to prepare its students to be responsible, lifelong learners capable of navigating an increasingly complex global society.

For more information, contact Woodlawn Elementary at (703) 619-4800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

8505 Highland Ln
Alexandria, VA 22309
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WOODLAWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Alexandria, VA with about 547 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Virginia

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
547
Teachers:
43.4
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 547 students

Hispanic/Latino
55.8%
Black or African American
26.0%
White
7.5%
Asian
7.1%
Two or more races
2.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%

Female
51.0%
Male
49.0%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.