Graham Road Elementary

2831 Graham Rd
Falls Church, VA 22042

438 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Graham Road Elementary School, located in Falls Church, Virginia, is a public school within the Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) district. Serving a diverse student population, the school is known for its commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment. It emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academic subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science with social-emotional learning, aiming to prepare students for success in a global society.

Beyond its academic program, Graham Road Elementary is recognized for its strong community engagement and its dedication to meeting the varied needs of its student body, including English Language Learners and students receiving specialized support services. The school often utilizes its location in the greater Washington, D.C. area to provide enriching educational experiences, while maintaining a focus on building a collaborative partnership between families, staff, and the local community to ensure every child thrives.

438

Total Students

35.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Graham Road Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	25
Hispanic	369
Black	17
Asian	17
Two or More	7
American Indian	3

Hispanic
369 (84.2%)
White
25 (5.7%)
Black
17 (3.9%)
Asian
17 (3.9%)
Two or More
7 (1.6%)
American Indian
3 (0.7%)

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)226-2700
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	438
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	406
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 47

Kindergarten 55

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 48

Grade 6 61