Cameron Elementary

492 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Cameron Elementary School, located at 3434 Campbell Dr in Alexandria, Virginia, is a vibrant learning community serving students in the Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) district. The school is known for its commitment to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment where students from diverse backgrounds can thrive academically and socially. With a focus on the whole child, the school provides a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking skills while fostering creativity and emotional intelligence.

The school is well-regarded for its dedicated faculty and staff who prioritize strong partnerships with families and the local community. Cameron Elementary frequently incorporates enrichment programs, after-school activities, and collaborative projects that encourage students to become active, engaged learners. By maintaining a supportive atmosphere and high educational standards, the school strives to prepare its students for success in their future academic endeavors and as responsible citizens in a global society.

492

Total Students

35.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

107.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cameron Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	106
Hispanic	179
Black	86
Asian	93
Two or More	26
American Indian	2

Hispanic
179 (36.4 %)
White
106 (21.5 %)
Asian
93 (18.9 %)
Black
86 (17.5 %)
Two or More
26 (5.3 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

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)329-2100
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	492
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	531
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 36

Kindergarten 82

Grade 1 81

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 50

Grade 6 64