Aldrin Elementary

11375 Center Harbor Rd
Reston, VA 20194

455 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Aldrin Elementary School, located in Reston, Virginia, serves as a community-focused educational institution within the Fairfax County Public School (FCPS) system. Named in honor of astronaut Buzz Aldrin, the school places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that encourages academic excellence and personal growth. It serves a diverse student population, offering a comprehensive curriculum that integrates core academic subjects with opportunities for social-emotional learning and community engagement.

The school is well-regarded for its dedicated faculty and staff, who work to create a collaborative atmosphere where students are encouraged to be inquisitive, respectful, and responsible citizens. Aldrin Elementary also maintains a strong partnership with its surrounding community and PTA, providing various extracurricular activities and resources that enhance the overall educational experience. By focusing on both the intellectual and character development of its students, Aldrin aims to prepare them for success in their middle school years and beyond.

455

Total Students

42.1

Full-Time Teachers

10.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Aldrin Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	213
Hispanic	94
Black	32
Asian	85
Two or More	29
American Indian	2

White
213 (46.8%)
Hispanic
94 (20.7%)
Asian
85 (18.7%)
Black
32 (7.0%)
Two or More
29 (6.4%)
American Indian
2 (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:	Fairfax County Public Schools
Phone:	(703)904-3800
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	455
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	97
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 44

Kindergarten 68

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 48

Grade 6 62

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Aldrin Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	44
Kindergarten	68
Grade 1	48
Grade 2	67
Grade 3	58
Grade 4	60
Grade 5	48
Grade 6	62

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Aldrin Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	215	47.3%
Male	240	52.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)