Falmouth Elementary

685 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Falmouth Elementary School, located at 1000 Forbes St in Falmouth, Virginia, is a primary educational institution serving the Stafford County Public Schools district. Situated in a historic community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. It typically serves children from kindergarten through fifth grade, striving to build a strong foundational base in core subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies.

The school is recognized for its commitment to community engagement and collaboration between staff, parents, and students. By utilizing a variety of instructional strategies and modern resources, Falmouth Elementary aims to prepare its diverse student body for the transition to middle school and beyond. With its focus on inclusivity and character education, the school functions as a central hub for families in the Falmouth area, encouraging active participation in school events and a shared responsibility for student success.

685

Total Students

46.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Falmouth Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	250
Hispanic	154
Black	161
Asian	52
Two or More	67
American Indian	1

White
250 (36.5 %)
Black
161 (23.5 %)
Hispanic
154 (22.5 %)
Two or More
67 (9.8 %)
Asian
52 (7.6 %)
American Indian
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:	Stafford County Public Schools
Phone:	(540)373-7458
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	685
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	570
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Kindergarten 113

Grade 1 135

Grade 2 117

Grade 3 115

Grade 4 111

Grade 5 94