Belvedere Elementary

6540 Columbia Pike
Falls Church, VA 22041

617 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Belvedere Elementary School, located in Falls Church, Virginia, is a vibrant public school within the Fairfax County Public School (FCPS) district. Serving a diverse student body, the school is well-regarded for its strong academic foundation and its commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive community. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, encouraging students to develop not only their intellectual abilities but also their social and emotional skills in a welcoming environment.

Beyond its core curriculum, Belvedere Elementary is particularly noted for its unique focus on the arts and global citizenship. The school frequently engages in community-building initiatives and provides students with opportunities to participate in various extracurricular activities that enrich their learning experience. With a dedicated staff and an active parent-teacher organization, Belvedere works to ensure that every student receives personalized attention and the resources necessary to thrive in an increasingly interconnected world.

617

Total Students

46.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Belvedere Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	173
Hispanic	254
Black	78
Asian	78
Two or More	33
American Indian	1

Hispanic
254 (41.2 %)
White
173 (28.0 %)
Black
78 (12.6 %)
Asian
78 (12.6 %)
Two or More
33 (5.3 %)
American Indian
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:	Fairfax County Public Schools
Phone:	(703)916-6800
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	617
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	295
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	45

* 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 60

Kindergarten 70

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 119

Grade 4 128

Grade 5 119

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Belvedere Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	60
Kindergarten	70
Grade 1	56
Grade 2	65
Grade 3	119
Grade 4	128
Grade 5	119

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Belvedere Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	282	45.7%
Male	335	54.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)