Belle View Elementary

405 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Belle View Elementary School, located in the Riverside neighborhood of Alexandria, Virginia, serves as a cornerstone of the local community within the Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) district. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, emphasizing both academic achievement and the social-emotional growth of its students. With its proximity to the Potomac River and the historic Fort Hunt area, the school often integrates its local surroundings into its curriculum, providing students with a unique sense of place and community engagement.

Academically, Belle View offers a robust program designed to prepare students for the complexities of modern education, focusing on core competencies like literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking. The school takes pride in its diverse student body and promotes a culture of collaboration among teachers, parents, and community members. By offering a variety of extracurricular activities and specialized support services, Belle View Elementary strives to meet the individual needs of every child, ensuring that students are well-equipped to transition successfully to middle school and beyond.

405

Total Students

33.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Belle View Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	186
Hispanic	146
Black	29
Asian	3
Two or More	33
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	1

White
186 (45.9 %)
Hispanic
146 (36.0 %)
Two or More
33 (8.1 %)
Black
29 (7.2 %)
American Indian
7 (1.7 %)
Asian
3 (0.7 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Fairfax County Public Schools
Phone:	(703)660-8300
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	405
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	144
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 69

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 49

Grade 4 47

Grade 5 58

Grade 6 61