Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary

3500 South 23rd Street
Arlington, VA 22206

www.apsva.us/drew/site/default.asp

417 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Drew Model Elementary School, located in the Nauck neighborhood of Arlington, Virginia, is a unique educational institution within the Arlington Public Schools district. Distinguished by its "Model" designation, the school is known for its focus on providing a structured, academically rigorous environment that emphasizes both core curriculum standards and holistic student development. The school serves a diverse student body, fostering an inclusive community that prioritizes equity, collaboration, and the celebration of individual student achievements.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Drew Model is recognized for its commitment to project-based learning and the integration of technology into the daily curriculum. The school maintains strong partnerships with families and the surrounding community, viewing parental involvement as a cornerstone of student success. With a dedicated faculty and staff, Drew Model strives to cultivate a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to become critical thinkers, problem solvers, and engaged global citizens prepared for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

417

Total Students

41.3

Full-Time Teachers

10.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	66
Hispanic	181
Black	127
Asian	27
Two or More	15
American Indian	1

Hispanic
181 (43.4%)
Black
127 (30.5%)
White
66 (15.8%)
Asian
27 (6.5%)
Two or More
15 (3.6%)
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:	Arlington County Public Schools
Phone:	(703)228-5825
Website:	http://www.apsva.us/drew/site/default.asp
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	417
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	242
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 55

Kindergarten 62

Grade 1 58

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 54