Franconia Elementary

492 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Franconia Elementary School, located on Beulah Street in Alexandria, Virginia, is a vibrant part of the Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) district. Serving a diverse student population, the school is deeply committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment. It emphasizes academic excellence while focusing on the social-emotional development of its students, aiming to prepare them as well-rounded, lifelong learners who are ready to contribute positively to their community.

The school is well-regarded for its collaborative culture, which brings together dedicated educators, engaged parents, and active community members. Beyond the core curriculum, Franconia Elementary provides various enrichment programs and extracurricular activities designed to nurture individual student interests and talents. By prioritizing strong communication between home and school, the institution ensures that each student receives the personalized attention and resources necessary to thrive in an evolving educational landscape.

492

Total Students

38.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Franconia Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	200
Hispanic	107
Black	87
Asian	62
Two or More	34
American Indian	2

White
200 (40.7%)
Hispanic
107 (21.7%)
Black
87 (17.7%)
Asian
62 (12.6%)
Two or More
34 (6.9%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)

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)822-2200
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	492
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	129
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 85

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 83

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 62

Grade 5 69

Grade 6 73

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Franconia Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	85
Grade 1	54
Grade 2	83
Grade 3	66
Grade 4	62
Grade 5	69
Grade 6	73

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Franconia Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	244	49.6%
Male	248	50.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)