Aldrin Elementary

11375 Center Harbor Rd
Reston, VA 20194

465 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Aldrin Elementary School, located in Reston, Virginia, serves as a community-focused educational institution within the Fairfax County Public School (FCPS) system. Named in honor of astronaut Buzz Aldrin, the school places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that encourages academic excellence and personal growth. It serves a diverse student population, offering a comprehensive curriculum that integrates core academic subjects with opportunities for social-emotional learning and community engagement.

The school is well-regarded for its dedicated faculty and staff, who work to create a collaborative atmosphere where students are encouraged to be inquisitive, respectful, and responsible citizens. Aldrin Elementary also maintains a strong partnership with its surrounding community and PTA, providing various extracurricular activities and resources that enhance the overall educational experience. By focusing on both the intellectual and character development of its students, Aldrin aims to prepare them for success in their middle school years and beyond.

465

Total Students

41.8

Full-Time Teachers

11.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Aldrin Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	235
Hispanic	77
Black	32
Asian	88
Two or More	33

White
235 (50.5 %)
Asian
88 (18.9 %)
Hispanic
77 (16.6 %)
Two or More
33 (7.1 %)
Black
32 (6.9 %)

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)904-3800
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	465
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	97
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 32

Kindergarten 65

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 67

Grade 5 55

Grade 6 70

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Aldrin Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	32
Kindergarten	65
Grade 1	63
Grade 2	57
Grade 3	56
Grade 4	67
Grade 5	55
Grade 6	70

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Aldrin Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	226	48.6%
Male	239	51.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)