Bush Hill Elementary

5927 Westchester St
Alexandria, VA 22310

673 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Bush Hill Elementary School, located in the Alexandria area of Fairfax County, Virginia, serves a diverse student population in a suburban community setting. As part of the Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) system, the school focuses on a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core academic subjects while fostering social-emotional development. It is known for its commitment to creating an inclusive learning environment where students are encouraged to engage in collaborative projects, critical thinking, and character-building activities that prepare them for middle school and beyond.

Beyond its academic programs, Bush Hill Elementary prides itself on maintaining strong partnerships with parents and the local community. The school offers various extracurricular opportunities and resources designed to support student growth, including dedicated support for diverse learners and English language development. With a focus on academic rigor balanced with a nurturing atmosphere, the school aims to cultivate a sense of belonging and community pride, ensuring that all students have the resources necessary to succeed in a modern, global society.

673

Total Students

53.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bush Hill Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	289
Hispanic	116
Black	131
Asian	69
Two or More	68

White
289 (42.9%)
Black
131 (19.5%)
Hispanic
116 (17.2%)
Asian
69 (10.3%)
Two or More
68 (10.1%)

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)924-5600
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	673
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	153
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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 35

Kindergarten 69

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 97

Grade 4 94

Grade 5 130

Grade 6 121