Hoffman-Boston Elementary

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

565 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Hoffman-Boston Elementary School is a vibrant, historic institution located in the Arlington View neighborhood of Arlington, Virginia. It holds a significant place in local history as the former site of the Hoffman-Boston High School, which served as the only secondary school for African American students in Arlington during the era of segregation. Today, the school maintains a strong commitment to its heritage while serving a diverse student population, fostering an environment that emphasizes community, academic excellence, and inclusivity.

Academically, the school is known for its focused approach to student development and its status as a STEAM-centered institution. It offers a variety of specialized programs and extracurricular activities designed to engage students in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics. By providing a supportive learning atmosphere and leveraging resources within the Arlington Public Schools district, Hoffman-Boston aims to prepare its students for future success while encouraging them to be active, responsible members of their community.

565

Total Students

57.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hoffman-Boston Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	137
Hispanic	142
Black	115
Asian	129
Two or More	40
American Indian	2

Hispanic
142 (25.1 %)
White
137 (24.2 %)
Asian
129 (22.8 %)
Black
115 (20.4 %)
Two or More
40 (7.1 %)
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:	Arlington County Public Schools
Phone:	(703)228-5845
Website:	http://www.apsva.us/hoffmanboston/site/default.asp
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	565
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	57.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	203
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	56

* 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 72

Kindergarten 79

Grade 1 93

Grade 2 85

Grade 3 82

Grade 4 93

Grade 5 61