Abingdon Elementary

www.apsva.us/abingdon/site/default.asp

715 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Abingdon Elementary School, located in the Fairlington neighborhood of Arlington, Virginia, is a vibrant public school serving a diverse student body within the Arlington Public Schools district. The school is well-regarded for its commitment to creating an inclusive, community-oriented learning environment. It emphasizes a well-rounded academic curriculum while fostering the social-emotional growth of its students, ensuring that children from various backgrounds have the support they need to succeed in their primary education.

Beyond the standard core curriculum, Abingdon Elementary is recognized for its focus on innovation and student engagement. The school actively encourages parent and community involvement, viewing education as a collaborative effort between families, staff, and the local neighborhood. With its convenient location in South Arlington, Abingdon serves as a cornerstone of its local community, providing a nurturing atmosphere that prepares students for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

715

Total Students

62.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Abingdon Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	253
Hispanic	232
Black	106
Asian	71
Two or More	49
American Indian	4

White
253 (35.4 %)
Hispanic
232 (32.4 %)
Black
106 (14.8 %)
Asian
71 (9.9 %)
Two or More
49 (6.9 %)
American Indian
4 (0.6 %)

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:	Arlington County Public Schools
Phone:	(703)228-6650
Website:	http://www.apsva.us/abingdon/site/default.asp
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	715
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	62.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	442
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 118

Grade 1 124

Grade 2 119

Grade 3 114

Grade 4 114

Grade 5 105