Dogwood Elementary

12300 Glade Dr
Reston, VA 20191

745 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Dogwood Elementary School, located at 12300 Glade Dr. in Reston, Virginia, is a public school serving students in grades PK–6 as part of the Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) district. Nestled within the planned community of Reston, the school is known for its diverse student body and a commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive learning environment. The school emphasizes academic growth while promoting social-emotional development, utilizing a curriculum that aligns with Virginia’s Standards of Learning (SOL) while integrating modern educational technology and collaborative teaching practices.

Beyond its core curriculum, Dogwood Elementary is highly regarded for its strong sense of community and parent involvement. The school offers various extracurricular programs, enrichment activities, and support services designed to meet the unique needs of every learner. By leveraging its location within the Reston area, the school often benefits from close-knit neighborhood connections, providing a nurturing atmosphere that prepares students for success as they transition to middle school within the broader Fairfax County school system.

745

Total Students

59.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dogwood Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	87
Hispanic	439
Black	104
Asian	77
Two or More	32
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
439 (58.9%)
Black
104 (14.0%)
White
87 (11.7%)
Asian
77 (10.3%)
Two or More
32 (4.3%)
American Indian
5 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
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)262-3100
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	745
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	59.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	734
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 77

Kindergarten 102

Grade 1 111

Grade 2 87

Grade 3 112

Grade 4 85

Grade 5 87

Grade 6 84

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Dogwood Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	77
Kindergarten	102
Grade 1	111
Grade 2	87
Grade 3	112
Grade 4	85
Grade 5	87
Grade 6	84

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Dogwood Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	378	50.7%
Male	367	49.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)