Westgate Elementary

7500 Magarity Rd
Falls Church, VA 22043

584 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Westgate Elementary School, located in Falls Church, Virginia, is a well-regarded public school serving the Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) district. Situated in a suburban neighborhood, the school is known for fostering a supportive and inclusive community environment. It prioritizes a comprehensive academic curriculum while emphasizing the social and emotional development of its students, aiming to prepare children for success in a diverse and rapidly changing world.

The school is characterized by its commitment to student engagement and parental involvement, which are central to its operational philosophy. With a focus on innovative instructional practices and a strong sense of school spirit, Westgate offers a range of extracurricular opportunities and academic support systems. Its location in Northern Virginia allows the school to leverage a variety of regional resources, ensuring that students benefit from a well-rounded educational experience within a structured and nurturing atmosphere.

584

Total Students

40.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Westgate Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	178
Hispanic	156
Black	43
Asian	166
Two or More	39
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
178 (30.5 %)
Asian
166 (28.4 %)
Hispanic
156 (26.7 %)
Black
43 (7.4 %)
Two or More
39 (6.7 %)
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:	Fairfax County Public Schools
Phone:	(703)610-5700
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	584
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	196
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* 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 23

Kindergarten 98

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 90

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 73

Grade 5 74

Grade 6 78

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Westgate Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	23
Kindergarten	98
Grade 1	78
Grade 2	90
Grade 3	70
Grade 4	73
Grade 5	74
Grade 6	78

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Westgate Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	290	49.7%
Male	294	50.3%

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