Cunningham Park Elementary

412 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Cunningham Park Elementary School, located in the heart of Vienna, Virginia, is a prominent public school serving students in grades PK–6. As part of the Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) system, the school is known for its strong commitment to academic excellence and a nurturing community environment. Its location on Park Street SE places it centrally within the Vienna community, allowing it to maintain close ties with local families and neighborhood resources.

The school is well-regarded for its focus on the "whole child," emphasizing not only core curriculum areas like literacy and mathematics but also social-emotional development and character education. Cunningham Park fosters a collaborative atmosphere where staff, students, and parents work together to create an inclusive and high-achieving learning environment. With a dedicated faculty and a long-standing reputation for being a staple of the Vienna area, the school remains a focal point for primary education in this vibrant Northern Virginia community.

412

Total Students

38.8

Full-Time Teachers

10.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cunningham Park Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	180
Hispanic	154
Black	10
Asian	37
Two or More	28
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
180 (43.7%)
Hispanic
154 (37.4%)
Asian
37 (9.0%)
Two or More
28 (6.8%)
Black
10 (2.4%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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)255-5600
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	412
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	133
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 34

Kindergarten 54

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 48

Grade 5 45

Grade 6 53

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Cunningham Park Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	34
Kindergarten	54
Grade 1	54
Grade 2	68
Grade 3	56
Grade 4	48
Grade 5	45
Grade 6	53

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Cunningham Park Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	203	49.3%
Male	209	50.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)