Glebe Elementary

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

530 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Glebe Elementary School, located in the Cherrydale neighborhood of Arlington, Virginia, is a vibrant public school serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. As part of the Arlington Public Schools (APS) district, the school is deeply integrated into its local community, emphasizing a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding neighborhood. The school’s academic culture is characterized by a commitment to fostering a lifelong love of learning, with a curriculum designed to challenge students while supporting their individual social and emotional development.

Beyond the classroom, Glebe Elementary is known for its inclusive environment and a strong focus on community engagement. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities and enrichment opportunities that encourage students to explore interests in the arts, physical fitness, and civic responsibility. With a dedicated staff and a highly active Parent-Teacher Association (PTA), Glebe strives to provide a safe, nurturing, and well-rounded educational experience that prepares its diverse student body for success in middle school and beyond.

530

Total Students

37.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

16.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Glebe Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	307
Hispanic	91
Black	27
Asian	53
Two or More	52

White
307 (57.9 %)
Hispanic
91 (17.2 %)
Asian
53 (10.0 %)
Two or More
52 (9.8 %)
Black
27 (5.1 %)

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:	Arlington County Public Schools
Phone:	(703)228-6280
Website:	http://www.apsva.us/glebe/site/default.asp
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	530
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	77
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 8

Kindergarten 84

Grade 1 86

Grade 2 98

Grade 3 81

Grade 4 76

Grade 5 97

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Glebe Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	8
Kindergarten	84
Grade 1	86
Grade 2	98
Grade 3	81
Grade 4	76
Grade 5	97

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Glebe Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	266	50.2%
Male	264	49.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)