Woodlawn Elementary

479 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Woodlawn Elementary, located on Highland Lane in Alexandria, Virginia, is a public school serving a diverse community within the Fairfax County Public Schools system. The school is known for its commitment to creating a welcoming and inclusive learning environment that focuses on the academic and social-emotional development of its students. With a curriculum aligned with state standards, Woodlawn emphasizes foundational literacy and numeracy skills while fostering a sense of curiosity and community engagement among its young learners.

The school benefits from its location in the Mount Vernon area, providing students with access to a variety of educational resources and enrichment opportunities. Woodlawn Elementary places a strong emphasis on family and community involvement, viewing parents as essential partners in the educational process. Through collaborative efforts between dedicated faculty, staff, and the local community, the school strives to prepare its students to be responsible, lifelong learners capable of navigating an increasingly complex global society.

479

Total Students

43.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Woodlawn Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	63
Hispanic	256
Black	110
Asian	34
Two or More	14
American Indian	2

Hispanic
256 (53.4 %)
Black
110 (23.0 %)
White
63 (13.2 %)
Asian
34 (7.1 %)
Two or More
14 (2.9 %)
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)619-4800
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	479
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	373
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 21

Kindergarten 61

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 57

Grade 5 83

Grade 6 66

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Woodlawn Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	21
Kindergarten	61
Grade 1	70
Grade 2	59
Grade 3	62
Grade 4	57
Grade 5	83
Grade 6	66

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Woodlawn Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	239	49.9%
Male	240	50.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)