Parklawn Elementary

963 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Parklawn Elementary School, located at 4116 Braddock Road in Alexandria, Virginia, is a public school serving students in the Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) district. It is known for fostering a diverse and inclusive learning environment, drawing from the surrounding residential neighborhoods. The school emphasizes a well-rounded academic curriculum while placing a strong focus on building a supportive community that encourages both intellectual growth and social-emotional development.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Parklawn Elementary is recognized for its commitment to providing robust resources for its diverse student body, including various programs tailored to meet the needs of English language learners and students with diverse learning styles. The school frequently engages with its local community through various events and partnerships, striving to create an environment where students feel welcomed, valued, and prepared for their future educational pursuits.

963

Total Students

68.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Parklawn Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	257
Hispanic	294
Black	155
Asian	237
Two or More	17
American Indian	3

Hispanic
294 (30.5%)
White
257 (26.7%)
Asian
237 (24.6%)
Black
155 (16.1%)
Two or More
17 (1.8%)
American Indian
3 (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:	Fairfax County Public Schools
Phone:	(703)914-6900
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	963
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	68.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	945
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 48

Kindergarten 151

Grade 1 161

Grade 2 172

Grade 3 145

Grade 4 147

Grade 5 139