John Adams Elementary

743 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

John Adams Elementary School, located at 5651 Rayburn Avenue in Alexandria, Virginia, is a vibrant public school serving a diverse student population within the Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) district. Known for its strong commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment, the school serves students from preschool through fifth grade. It places a significant emphasis on meeting the unique needs of its multicultural community by offering a variety of support programs, including robust English Language Learner (ELL) services and specialized instruction, ensuring that every student has the resources necessary to thrive academically and socially.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, John Adams Elementary is recognized for its dedicated faculty and its focus on developing the "whole child." The school actively encourages parent and community involvement through various events and partnerships, creating a collaborative atmosphere that supports student growth. With a focus on literacy, math, and social-emotional learning, the school aims to prepare its students for middle school and beyond, fostering a culture of curiosity, respect, and academic excellence within the Alexandria community.

743

Total Students

49.4

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

110.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John Adams Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	147
Hispanic	303
Black	184
Asian	81
Two or More	26
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
303 (40.8%)
Black
184 (24.8%)
White
147 (19.8%)
Asian
81 (10.9%)
Two or More
26 (3.5%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)

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:	Alexandria City Public Schools
Phone:	(703)824-6970
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	743
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	823
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 11

Kindergarten 116

Grade 1 141

Grade 2 122

Grade 3 126

Grade 4 120

Grade 5 107