At a glance
Reported students
606
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
49.7
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Virginia elementary enrollment
70th percentile
Compared with 1,139 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
684
Belvedere Elementary: 606 reported students.
State peer staffing position
21st percentile
12.2:1 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
- 549
- Teachers (FTE)
- 54
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.2:1
What the reported data says about Belvedere Elementary
Belvedere Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Falls Church. It is one of 218 current school records connected to Fairfax County Public Schools. NCES reports 606 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,139 elementary schools in Virginia with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 503 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 70th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.2:1, 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 (40.3%) and White (29.9%). English learners represent 31.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18.4%. 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 Belvedere Elementary
- 1How do the reported 12.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 49.7 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 1.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 31.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 18.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 56.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.6
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.5
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White29.9%
- Hispanic40.3%
- Black9.7%
- Asian11.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial9.1%
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 Fairfax County Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Cameron Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
606 reported students
Pine Spring Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
607 reported students
McNair Upper Elementary
Elementary · Grades 03–06
605 reported students
Halley Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
608 reported students
Camelot Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
602 reported students
Dranesville Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
610 reported students
Public schools near Belvedere 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Elementary Elementary · Fairfax County Public Schools | PK–05 | 377 | 0.8 mi |
| Parklawn Elementary Elementary · Fairfax County Public Schools | PK–05 | 963 | 0.9 mi |
| Sleepy Hollow Elementary Elementary · Fairfax County Public Schools | PK–05 | 475 | 1.2 mi |
| Beech Tree Elementary Elementary · Fairfax County Public Schools | PK–05 | 366 | 1.2 mi |
| Weyanoke Elementary Elementary · Fairfax County Public Schools | PK–05 | 590 | 1.3 mi |
| Mason Crest Elementary Elementary · Fairfax County Public Schools | PK–05 | 684 | 1.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Belvedere Elementary
What grades does Belvedere Elementary serve?
Belvedere Elementary reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Fairfax County Public Schools.
How many students attend Belvedere Elementary?
Belvedere Elementary reported 606 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 70th percentile among 1,139 Virginia elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 549 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Belvedere Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 12.2:1, based on 606 students and 49.7 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 Belvedere Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Belvedere Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Fairfax County Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Belvedere Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
56.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Belvedere Elementary in?
Belvedere Elementary is part of Fairfax County Public Schools, based in Falls Church, VA, which operates 218 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Belvedere Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Columbia Elementary (0.8 mi), Parklawn Elementary (0.9 mi), Sleepy Hollow Elementary (1.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.