Innovation Elementary
483 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Arlington Science Focus School (ASFS) is a unique public elementary school within the Arlington Public Schools district that centers its entire curriculum around scientific inquiry and hands-on discovery. Located in Arlington, Virginia, the school distinguishes itself by integrating science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) across all subject areas. Rather than treating science as an isolated subject, ASFS encourages students to explore the world through questioning, observation, and experimentation, fostering a culture of curiosity that begins in the earliest grades.
A cornerstone of the ASFS experience is its state-of-the-art facility, which features specialized science labs and a living learning environment designed to support student exploration. The school emphasizes the "Science Focus" model by hosting events like annual science fairs and utilizing community partnerships to provide students with real-world context for their studies. By prioritizing critical thinking and investigative skills, Arlington Science Focus School aims to equip its diverse student body with a strong academic foundation while nurturing a lifelong passion for discovery and innovation.
A cornerstone of the ASFS experience is its state-of-the-art facility, which features specialized science labs and a living learning environment designed to support student exploration. The school emphasizes the "Science Focus" model by hosting events like annual science fairs and utilizing community partnerships to provide students with real-world context for their studies. By prioritizing critical thinking and investigative skills, Arlington Science Focus School aims to equip its diverse student body with a strong academic foundation while nurturing a lifelong passion for discovery and innovation.
483
Total Students
38.1
Full-Time Teachers
12.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
42.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 155 |
| Hispanic | 84 |
| Black | 90 |
| Asian | 102 |
| Two or More | 50 |
| American Indian | 2 |
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White155 (32.1%)
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Asian102 (21.1%)
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Black90 (18.6%)
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Hispanic84 (17.4%)
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Two or More50 (10.4%)
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American Indian2 (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: | Arlington County Public Schools |
| Phone: | (703)228-7670 |
| Website: | http://www.apsva.us/asfs/site/default.asp |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 5th |
| Total Students: | 483 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 38.1 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 12.7 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 161 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 45 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
50
Kindergarten
66
Grade 1
64
Grade 2
78
Grade 3
79
Grade 4
72
Grade 5
74
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 50 |
| Kindergarten | 66 |
| Grade 1 | 64 |
| Grade 2 | 78 |
| Grade 3 | 79 |
| Grade 4 | 72 |
| Grade 5 | 74 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 246 | 50.9% |
| Male | 237 | 49.1% |
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