Potowmack Elementary

46465 Esterbrook Pkwy
Sterling, VA 20165

www.lcps.org/potowmack

530 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Potowmack Elementary School, located in Sterling, Virginia, is a public school serving students in Loudoun County. As part of the Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) system, the school is situated in a suburban neighborhood and serves as a foundational academic environment for children in the local community. It is known for fostering a collaborative culture that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional growth of its students, typically ranging from kindergarten through the fifth grade.

The school is characterized by its commitment to creating an inclusive and supportive atmosphere, often integrating technology into the classroom to prepare students for a modern educational landscape. Like many schools in the LCPS district, Potowmack Elementary benefits from a high level of parental involvement and a variety of extracurricular programs that aim to enrich the student experience beyond the core curriculum. Through its dedicated staff and focus on community partnership, the school strives to provide a well-rounded foundation for young learners as they progress toward middle school.

530

Total Students

45.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Potowmack Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	155
Hispanic	227
Black	43
Asian	61
Two or More	40
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
227 (42.8 %)
White
155 (29.2 %)
Asian
61 (11.5 %)
Black
43 (8.1 %)
Two or More
40 (7.5 %)
American Indian
3 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Loudoun County Public Schools
Phone:	(571)434-3270
Website:	http://www.lcps.org/potowmack
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	530
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	484
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 18

Kindergarten 86

Grade 1 71

Grade 2 86

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 89

Grade 5 97

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Potowmack Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	18
Kindergarten	86
Grade 1	71
Grade 2	86
Grade 3	83
Grade 4	89
Grade 5	97

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Potowmack Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	245	46.2%
Male	285	53.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)