Arlington Traditional

1030 N. MCKINLEY ROAD
Arlington, VA 22205

www.apsva.us/Domain/282

624 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Arlington Traditional School (ATS), located in the Bluemont neighborhood of Arlington, Virginia, is a unique public elementary school known for its commitment to a highly structured academic environment. Unlike many other neighborhood schools, ATS operates on an application basis, drawing students from across the Arlington Public Schools district. The school is defined by its "traditional" philosophy, which emphasizes a teacher-directed instructional approach, rigorous academic standards, and a focus on fundamental skills in reading, writing, and mathematics.

Beyond its academic rigor, the school is well-regarded for its emphasis on character development and community involvement. ATS operates with a focus on consistency and clear expectations, which proponents argue creates a focused and disciplined learning atmosphere. The school maintains an active parent community and frequently engages families in the educational process, contributing to its reputation as a stable, high-performing institution within the Arlington County school system.

624

Total Students

43.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Arlington Traditional
Demographic	Student Count
White	201
Hispanic	69
Black	117
Asian	175
Two or More	62

White
201 (32.2%)
Asian
175 (28.0%)
Black
117 (18.8%)
Hispanic
69 (11.1%)
Two or More
62 (9.9%)

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)228-6290
Website:	http://www.apsva.us/Domain/282
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	624
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	186
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	34

* 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 31

Kindergarten 96

Grade 1 96

Grade 2 95

Grade 3 119

Grade 4 95

Grade 5 92