School Overview
Arlington Science Focus School (ASFS) is a unique public elementary school within the Arlington Public Schools district that centers its entire curriculum around scientific inquiry and hands-on discovery. Located in Arlington, Virginia, the school distinguishes itself by integrating science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) across all subject areas. Rather than treating science as an isolated subject, ASFS encourages students to explore the world through questioning, observation, and experimentation, fostering a culture of curiosity that begins in the earliest grades.

A cornerstone of the ASFS experience is its state-of-the-art facility, which features specialized science labs and a living learning environment designed to support student exploration. The school emphasizes the "Science Focus" model by hosting events like annual science fairs and utilizing community partnerships to provide students with real-world context for their studies. By prioritizing critical thinking and investigative skills, Arlington Science Focus School aims to equip its diverse student body with a strong academic foundation while nurturing a lifelong passion for discovery and innovation.
470
Total Students
35.5
Full-Time Teachers
13.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
43.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Innovation Elementary
Demographic Student Count
White158
Hispanic78
Black80
Asian101
Two or More51
American Indian1
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    158 (33.6 %)
  • Asian
    101 (21.5 %)
  • Black
    80 (17.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    78 (16.6 %)
  • Two or More
    51 (10.9 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2 %)
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)228-7670
Website: http://www.apsva.us/asfs/site/default.asp
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 470
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 35.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 161
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 45
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 35
Kindergarten 74
Grade 1 76
Grade 2 70
Grade 3 73
Grade 4 71
Grade 5 71

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Innovation Elementary
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten35
Kindergarten74
Grade 176
Grade 270
Grade 373
Grade 471
Grade 571
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Innovation Elementary
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female25353.8%
Male21746.2%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)