POTOWMACK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Potowmack Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Loudoun County Public Schools school district, located in Sterling, VA with about 608 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 36 teachers, Potowmack Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
Potowmack Elementary School, located in Sterling, Virginia, is a public school serving students in Loudoun County. As part of the Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) system, the school is situated in a suburban neighborhood and serves as a foundational academic environment for children in the local community. It is known for fostering a collaborative culture that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional growth of its students, typically ranging from kindergarten through the fifth grade.
The school is characterized by its commitment to creating an inclusive and supportive atmosphere, often integrating technology into the classroom to prepare students for a modern educational landscape. Like many schools in the LCPS district, Potowmack Elementary benefits from a high level of parental involvement and a variety of extracurricular programs that aim to enrich the student experience beyond the core curriculum. Through its dedicated staff and focus on community partnership, the school strives to provide a well-rounded foundation for young learners as they progress toward middle school.
For more information, contact Potowmack Elementary at (571) 434-3270 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Sterling, VA 20165
(571) 434-3270
POTOWMACK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Sterling, VA with about 608 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Loudoun County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 608
- Teachers:
- 36.5
- 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
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 608 students
- White
- 34.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 29.6%
- Asian
- 19.2%
- Black or African American
- 8.4%
- Two or more races
- 6.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.6%
- Female
- 45.1%
- Male
- 54.9%
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.