Washington Mill Elementary

592 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Washington Mill Elementary School, located in Alexandria, Virginia, serves as a cornerstone of its local community within the Fairfax County Public School system. The school is known for fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional growth of its diverse student body. By prioritizing a "whole child" approach, the faculty and staff work to provide a curriculum that encourages critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration, preparing students for success in their future academic endeavors.

Beyond its core curriculum, Washington Mill is recognized for its strong emphasis on community engagement and parental involvement. The school maintains a welcoming atmosphere where families are encouraged to participate in various extracurricular programs, events, and volunteer opportunities. With a dedicated focus on character development and the celebration of diversity, Washington Mill Elementary strives to create a safe, nurturing space where students feel valued and empowered to reach their full potential.

592

Total Students

40.6

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Washington Mill Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	116
Hispanic	239
Black	170
Asian	47
Two or More	19
American Indian	1

Hispanic
239 (40.4%)
Black
170 (28.7%)
White
116 (19.6%)
Asian
47 (7.9%)
Two or More
19 (3.2%)
American Indian
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:	Fairfax County Public Schools
Phone:	(703)619-2500
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	592
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	467
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 29

Kindergarten 76

Grade 1 91

Grade 2 84

Grade 3 97

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 78

Grade 6 73

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Washington Mill Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	29
Kindergarten	76
Grade 1	91
Grade 2	84
Grade 3	97
Grade 4	64
Grade 5	78
Grade 6	73

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Washington Mill Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	290	49%
Male	302	51%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)