Poplar Tree Elementary

13440 Melville Ln
Chantilly, VA 20151

671 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Poplar Tree Elementary School, located in Chantilly, Virginia, is a well-regarded public school serving students in grades Pre-K through 6. As part of the Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) district, the school is known for its strong commitment to academic excellence and its focus on fostering a supportive, inclusive learning environment. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, balancing rigorous core instruction with opportunities for social-emotional growth, creativity, and collaboration.

The school community is often noted for its active parent involvement and a dedicated faculty that works to meet the diverse needs of its student body. Poplar Tree provides a variety of extracurricular programs and utilizes modern instructional strategies to prepare students for middle school and beyond. Situated in a suburban residential area, the school serves as a central hub for the neighborhood, maintaining a reputation for strong community spirit and high educational standards within the Chantilly area.

671

Total Students

45.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

10.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Poplar Tree Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	240
Hispanic	60
Black	36
Asian	307
Two or More	26
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Asian
307 (45.8 %)
White
240 (35.8 %)
Hispanic
60 (8.9 %)
Black
36 (5.4 %)
Two or More
26 (3.9 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Fairfax County Public Schools
Phone:	(703)633-7400
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	671
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	57
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 13

Kindergarten 63

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 82

Grade 3 95

Grade 4 107

Grade 5 111

Grade 6 122

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Poplar Tree Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	13
Kindergarten	63
Grade 1	78
Grade 2	82
Grade 3	95
Grade 4	107
Grade 5	111
Grade 6	122

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Poplar Tree Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	319	47.5%
Male	352	52.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)