Willow Springs Elementary

5400 Willow Springs School Rd
Fairfax, VA 22030

904 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Willow Springs Elementary School, located in Fairfax, Virginia, is a prominent public school within the Fairfax County Public School (FCPS) district. Serving students from kindergarten through sixth grade, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and a student-centered learning environment. The facility is situated in a residential area, fostering a strong sense of community and providing a stable foundation for the families it serves.

Beyond its core curriculum, Willow Springs is noted for its focus on character development and the integration of technology in the classroom. The school actively encourages parent and community involvement through its robust PTA and various volunteer opportunities, which help support extracurricular activities and enrichment programs. With a mission to prepare students for future success in a diverse and global society, Willow Springs emphasizes both intellectual growth and the social-emotional well-being of its student body.

904

Total Students

53.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

13.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Willow Springs Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	416
Hispanic	68
Black	47
Asian	298
Two or More	75

White
416 (46.0 %)
Asian
298 (33.0 %)
Two or More
75 (8.3 %)
Hispanic
68 (7.5 %)
Black
47 (5.2 %)

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:	Fairfax County Public Schools
Phone:	(703)679-6000
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	904
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	101
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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 3

Kindergarten 98

Grade 1 91

Grade 2 97

Grade 3 138

Grade 4 157

Grade 5 155

Grade 6 165

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Willow Springs Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	3
Kindergarten	98
Grade 1	91
Grade 2	97
Grade 3	138
Grade 4	157
Grade 5	155
Grade 6	165

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Willow Springs Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	440	48.7%
Male	464	51.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)