Kent Gardens Elementary

918 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Kent Gardens Elementary School, located in the affluent McLean, Virginia area, is a highly regarded public institution within the Fairfax County Public School (FCPS) system. Serving students from kindergarten through sixth grade, the school is well-known for its strong academic focus and its status as a Spanish Partial Immersion program site. This specialized curriculum allows students to develop bilingual proficiency while meeting rigorous state standards, making the school a popular choice for families seeking enriched educational opportunities.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Kent Gardens is characterized by a high level of parent and community engagement, supported by an active Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) that fosters a tight-knit school culture. The school consistently earns high marks in state and national rankings for its commitment to student achievement, inclusivity, and professional teaching staff. Located in a stable, suburban neighborhood, Kent Gardens provides a well-rounded educational environment that balances traditional core subjects with language acquisition and social-emotional growth.

918

Total Students

53.4

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

4.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kent Gardens Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	491
Hispanic	71
Black	26
Asian	243
Two or More	86
American Indian	1

White
491 (53.5%)
Asian
243 (26.5%)
Two or More
86 (9.4%)
Hispanic
71 (7.7%)
Black
26 (2.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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:	(703)394-5600
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	918
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	33
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 2

Kindergarten 70

Grade 1 110

Grade 2 125

Grade 3 147

Grade 4 147

Grade 5 161

Grade 6 156