Bucknell Elementary

256 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Bucknell Elementary School, located in Alexandria, Virginia, is a public school serving students in pre-kindergarten through sixth grade. Part of the Fairfax County Public Schools system, the school is known for its diverse student body and its commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment. It focuses on providing a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes academic growth while supporting the social and emotional development of every child through various enrichment programs and student-centered initiatives.

The school is situated in the Mount Vernon area and acts as a central hub for its local community. Bucknell prides itself on maintaining strong partnerships between teachers, staff, and families to ensure student success. With a dedication to preparing students for the future, the school provides a variety of resources and extracurricular opportunities designed to engage students in both academic and creative pursuits, aiming to build a solid foundation for their transition to middle school and beyond.

256

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bucknell Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	31
Hispanic	164
Black	33
Asian	12
Two or More	16

Hispanic
164 (64.1 %)
Black
33 (12.9 %)
White
31 (12.1 %)
Two or More
16 (6.2 %)
Asian
12 (4.7 %)

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)660-2900
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	256
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	254
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 49

Kindergarten 31

Grade 1 32

Grade 2 30

Grade 3 29

Grade 4 27

Grade 5 27

Grade 6 31

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Bucknell Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	49
Kindergarten	31
Grade 1	32
Grade 2	30
Grade 3	29
Grade 4	27
Grade 5	27
Grade 6	31

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Bucknell Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	113	44.1%
Male	143	55.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)