Dogwood Elementary

12300 Glade Dr
Reston, VA 20191

690 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Dogwood Elementary School, located at 12300 Glade Dr. in Reston, Virginia, is a public school serving students in grades PK–6 as part of the Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) district. Nestled within the planned community of Reston, the school is known for its diverse student body and a commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive learning environment. The school emphasizes academic growth while promoting social-emotional development, utilizing a curriculum that aligns with Virginia’s Standards of Learning (SOL) while integrating modern educational technology and collaborative teaching practices.

Beyond its core curriculum, Dogwood Elementary is highly regarded for its strong sense of community and parent involvement. The school offers various extracurricular programs, enrichment activities, and support services designed to meet the unique needs of every learner. By leveraging its location within the Reston area, the school often benefits from close-knit neighborhood connections, providing a nurturing atmosphere that prepares students for success as they transition to middle school within the broader Fairfax County school system.

690

Total Students

53.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

106.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dogwood Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	76
Hispanic	424
Black	104
Asian	52
Two or More	27
American Indian	7

Hispanic
424 (61.4 %)
Black
104 (15.1 %)
White
76 (11.0 %)
Asian
52 (7.5 %)
Two or More
27 (3.9 %)
American Indian
7 (1.0 %)

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)262-3100
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	690
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	734
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

Pre-Kindergarten 77

Kindergarten 86

Grade 1 114

Grade 2 85

Grade 3 84

Grade 4 82

Grade 5 76

Grade 6 86

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Dogwood Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	77
Kindergarten	86
Grade 1	114
Grade 2	85
Grade 3	84
Grade 4	82
Grade 5	76
Grade 6	86

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Dogwood Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	349	50.6%
Male	341	49.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)