Fort Belvoir Upper Elementary

5970 Meeres Road
Fort Belvoir, VA 22060

761 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 6th

School Overview

Fort Belvoir Upper School is a public elementary school located on the Fort Belvoir military installation in Virginia. Serving students in grades 4 through 6, the school is part of the Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) district. Because it is situated on a military base, the school community is uniquely characterized by its high population of military-connected families, fostering an environment that is deeply familiar with the challenges and frequent transitions associated with military life.

The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and student support, leveraging the resources and standards of the broader Fairfax County system. Beyond the standard curriculum, Fort Belvoir Upper School places a strong emphasis on social-emotional learning and community integration to help students navigate the specific needs of military families. By providing a stable, inclusive, and academically rigorous environment, the school strives to ensure that students receive a consistent education despite the potential disruptions often found in military lifestyles.

761

Total Students

52.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fort Belvoir Upper Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	389
Hispanic	164
Black	106
Asian	14
Two or More	75
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	7

White
389 (51.1%)
Hispanic
164 (21.6%)
Black
106 (13.9%)
Two or More
75 (9.9%)
Asian
14 (1.8%)
Pacific Islander
7 (0.9%)
American Indian
6 (0.8%)

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)982-1300
Grade Range:	3rd - 6th
Total Students:	761
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	122
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	121

* 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 42

Grade 3 218

Grade 4 179

Grade 5 179

Grade 6 143

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Fort Belvoir Upper Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	42
Grade 3	218
Grade 4	179
Grade 5	179
Grade 6	143

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Fort Belvoir Upper Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	366	48.1%
Male	395	51.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)