At a glance
Reported students
417
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
41.29
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Virginia elementary enrollment
33rd percentile
Compared with 1,139 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
573
Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary: 417 reported students.
State peer staffing position
4th percentile
10.1:1 reported; state peer median 13.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 432
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37.8
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.4:1
What the reported data says about Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary
Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Arlington. It is one of 42 current school records connected to Arlington County Public Schools. NCES reports 417 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,139 elementary schools in Virginia with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 503 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 33rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.1:1, below the Virginia median of 13.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (43.4%) and Black (30.5%). English learners represent 34% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 20.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary
- 1How do the reported 10.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 41.29 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1.2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 34%
- Students with disabilities
- 20.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 58%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1.2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White15.8%
- Hispanic43.4%
- Black30.5%
- Asian6.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Arlington County Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Randolph Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
430 reported students
Campbell Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
403 reported students
Long Branch Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
442 reported students
Tuckahoe Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
448 reported students
Nottingham Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
382 reported students
Jamestown Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
456 reported students
Public schools near Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Barrett Elementary Elementary · Alexandria City Public Schools | PK–05 | 547 | 0.7 mi |
| Abingdon Elementary Elementary · Arlington County Public Schools | PK–05 | 768 | 0.7 mi |
| Randolph Elementary Elementary · Arlington County Public Schools | PK–05 | 430 | 0.8 mi |
| Oakridge Elementary Elementary · Arlington County Public Schools | PK–05 | 636 | 0.9 mi |
| Claremont Immersion Elementary · Arlington County Public Schools | PK–05 | 595 | 1 mi |
| Hoffman-Boston Elementary Elementary · Arlington County Public Schools | PK–05 | 592 | 1.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary
What grades does Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary serve?
Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Arlington County Public Schools.
How many students attend Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary?
Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary reported 417 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 33rd percentile among 1,139 Virginia elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 432 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 10.1:1, based on 417 students and 41.29 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Virginia median for the same school level is 13.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Arlington County Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
58% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary in?
Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary is part of Arlington County Public Schools, based in Arlington, VA, which operates 42 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Charles Barrett Elementary (0.7 mi), Abingdon Elementary (0.7 mi), Randolph Elementary (0.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.