Island Creek Elementary

7855 Morning View Ln
Alexandria, VA 22315

686 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Island Creek Elementary School, located in the Kingstowne area of Alexandria, Virginia, serves as a cornerstone of its suburban community within the Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) district. The school is known for its diverse student body and a strong commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive learning environment. It emphasizes both academic excellence and the social-emotional development of its students, utilizing a variety of instructional strategies to meet the needs of a wide range of learners, including those in advanced academic programs and special education services.

Beyond its core curriculum, Island Creek places significant value on community engagement and parental involvement. The school benefits from an active Parent Teacher Association (PTA) that sponsors various enrichment activities, events, and resources to supplement the school day. With a focus on preparing students for middle school and beyond, the faculty and staff work to instill a sense of citizenship and curiosity, making it a well-regarded institution for families residing in the Northern Virginia area.

686

Total Students

49.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Island Creek Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	288
Hispanic	112
Black	115
Asian	82
Two or More	86
Pacific Islander	3

White
288 (42.0%)
Black
115 (16.8%)
Hispanic
112 (16.3%)
Two or More
86 (12.5%)
Asian
82 (12.0%)
Pacific Islander
3 (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:	(571)642-6300
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	686
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	84
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 39

Kindergarten 89

Grade 1 94

Grade 2 114

Grade 3 105

Grade 4 86

Grade 5 77

Grade 6 82

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Island Creek Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	39
Kindergarten	89
Grade 1	94
Grade 2	114
Grade 3	105
Grade 4	86
Grade 5	77
Grade 6	82

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Island Creek Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	322	46.9%
Male	364	53.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)