At a glance
Reported students
764
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
54.6
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Virginia elementary enrollment
90th percentile
Compared with 1,139 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
684
Groveton Elementary: 764 reported students.
State peer staffing position
53rd percentile
14:1 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
- 750
- Teachers (FTE)
- 65.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.5:1
What the reported data says about Groveton Elementary
Groveton Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–06 in Alexandria. It is one of 218 current school records connected to Fairfax County Public Schools. NCES reports 764 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 90th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14:1, close to 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 (60.6%) and Black (15.7%). English learners represent 46.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.3%. 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 Groveton Elementary
- 1How do the reported 14:1 student–teacher ratio and 54.6 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 3 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
- 46.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 83.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White13.6%
- Hispanic60.6%
- Black15.7%
- Asian7.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.1%
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.
Bull Run Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
766 reported students
Fort Belvoir Upper Elementary
Elementary · Grades 03–06
761 reported students
Oak View Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
776 reported students
Fairview Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
751 reported students
Waples Mill Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
750 reported students
Colvin Run Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
750 reported students
Public schools near Groveton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hybla Valley Elementary Elementary · Fairfax County Public Schools | PK–06 | 878 | 0.7 mi |
| Bucknell Elementary Elementary · Fairfax County Public Schools | PK–06 | 319 | 1.1 mi |
| Mount Eagle Elementary Elementary · Fairfax County Public Schools | PK–06 | 361 | 1.4 mi |
| Rose Hill Elementary Elementary · Fairfax County Public Schools | PK–06 | 671 | 1.5 mi |
| Hollin Meadows Elementary Elementary · Fairfax County Public Schools | PK–06 | 594 | 1.8 mi |
| Mount Vernon Woods Elementary Elementary · Fairfax County Public Schools | PK–06 | 507 | 1.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Groveton Elementary
What grades does Groveton Elementary serve?
Groveton Elementary reports grades PK–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Fairfax County Public Schools.
How many students attend Groveton Elementary?
Groveton Elementary reported 764 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 90th percentile among 1,139 Virginia elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 750 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Groveton Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 14:1, based on 764 students and 54.6 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 Groveton Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Groveton Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Groveton Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
83.6% 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 Groveton Elementary in?
Groveton 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 Groveton Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Hybla Valley Elementary (0.7 mi), Bucknell Elementary (1.1 mi), Mount Eagle Elementary (1.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.