Sangster Elementary

7420 Reservation Dr
Springfield, VA 22153

925 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Sangster Elementary School, located in the Kings Park West community of Springfield, Virginia, is a well-regarded public school serving students in grades PK through 6. As part of the Fairfax County Public School (FCPS) system, the school is known for its strong academic focus, dedicated faculty, and a supportive learning environment. It emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for middle school while fostering both personal growth and community engagement.

Beyond its academic offerings, Sangster Elementary is recognized for its active school community and collaborative partnership with families. The school hosts various extracurricular activities, enrichment programs, and events that aim to enrich the student experience and encourage a sense of belonging. With a commitment to inclusivity and excellence, Sangster remains a pillar of the local Springfield neighborhood, consistently striving to provide a safe, nurturing, and challenging environment for its diverse student body.

925

Total Students

52.2

Full-Time Teachers

17.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

3.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sangster Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	557
Hispanic	71
Black	75
Asian	138
Two or More	83
American Indian	1

White
557 (60.2 %)
Asian
138 (14.9 %)
Two or More
83 (9.0 %)
Black
75 (8.1 %)
Hispanic
71 (7.7 %)
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:	Fairfax County Public Schools
Phone:	(703)644-8200
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	925
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	25
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 86

Grade 1 92

Grade 2 115

Grade 3 144

Grade 4 155

Grade 5 149

Grade 6 184

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Sangster Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	86
Grade 1	92
Grade 2	115
Grade 3	144
Grade 4	155
Grade 5	149
Grade 6	184

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Sangster Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	440	47.6%
Male	485	52.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)