Jamestown Elementary

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

482 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Jamestown Elementary School, located in the residential Cherrydale neighborhood of Arlington, Virginia, is a highly regarded public school serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. Part of the Arlington Public Schools district, the school is well-known for its strong academic focus, dedicated teaching staff, and a vibrant, inclusive community. Jamestown emphasizes a well-rounded education, balancing rigorous core curriculum standards with a variety of enrichment opportunities designed to foster both intellectual growth and social-emotional development.

Beyond the classroom, the school is deeply committed to active parent and community involvement, which is a hallmark of its positive learning environment. The school culture encourages collaboration and emphasizes "The Jamestown Way," a set of values that promotes respect, responsibility, and kindness among students. With its proximity to local parks and an emphasis on outdoor learning, Jamestown provides a supportive and engaging atmosphere that consistently ranks as a top educational choice for families within the Arlington community.

482

Total Students

41.8

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

2.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jamestown Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	349
Hispanic	41
Black	10
Asian	29
Two or More	53

White
349 (72.4 %)
Two or More
53 (11.0 %)
Hispanic
41 (8.5 %)
Asian
29 (6.0 %)
Black
10 (2.1 %)

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)228-5275
Website:	http://www.apsva.us/jamestown/site/default.asp
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	482
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	7
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 64

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 71