Groveton Elementary

779 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Groveton Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Alexandria, Virginia, serving students in the Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) district. Situated in the Richmond Highway corridor, the school serves a diverse student body and is known for its commitment to providing a supportive, inclusive learning environment. The school emphasizes foundational academic skills while fostering social-emotional growth, aiming to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond.

As a community-focused institution, Groveton Elementary offers various resources to support its diverse population, including programs for English language learners and specialized academic support services. The school encourages strong partnerships between parents, staff, and the local community to enhance the educational experience. By prioritizing both rigorous curriculum standards and a welcoming school culture, Groveton strives to meet the unique needs of every student within its neighborhood.

779

Total Students

58.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Groveton Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	120
Hispanic	458
Black	135
Asian	40
Two or More	25
American Indian	1

Hispanic
458 (58.8 %)
Black
135 (17.3 %)
White
120 (15.4 %)
Asian
40 (5.1 %)
Two or More
25 (3.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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)718-8000
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	779
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	58.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	639
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 42

Kindergarten 103

Grade 1 121

Grade 2 89

Grade 3 111

Grade 4 98

Grade 5 108

Grade 6 107

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Groveton Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	42
Kindergarten	103
Grade 1	121
Grade 2	89
Grade 3	111
Grade 4	98
Grade 5	108
Grade 6	107

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Groveton Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	373	47.9%
Male	406	52.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)