Armstrong Elementary

11900 Lake Newport Rd
Reston, VA 20194

361 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Armstrong Elementary School, located in the heart of Reston, Virginia, is a vibrant public school serving students from pre-kindergarten through sixth grade as part of the Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) district. Nestled within the Lake Newport community, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment. It emphasizes a well-rounded academic curriculum that integrates core subjects with opportunities for creative expression, technology literacy, and social-emotional development, ensuring that students are prepared for the transition to middle school.

Beyond its academic offerings, Armstrong Elementary is known for its strong sense of community and active parent involvement. The school benefits from its location in a family-oriented area of Reston, often leveraging its surroundings to provide enriching educational experiences. With a dedicated faculty and staff, Armstrong strives to maintain high academic standards while cultivating a welcoming atmosphere where children of diverse backgrounds can thrive, collaborate, and develop a lifelong love of learning.

361

Total Students

33.2

Full-Time Teachers

10.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

19.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Armstrong Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	229
Hispanic	49
Black	27
Asian	28
Two or More	28

White
229 (63.4 %)
Hispanic
49 (13.6 %)
Asian
28 (7.8 %)
Two or More
28 (7.8 %)
Black
27 (7.5 %)

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)375-4800
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	361
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	60
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 45

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 46

Grade 3 40

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 53

Grade 6 52

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Armstrong Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	45
Grade 1	64
Grade 2	46
Grade 3	40
Grade 4	61
Grade 5	53
Grade 6	52

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Armstrong Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	149	41.3%
Male	212	58.7%

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