Serving 709 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Fort Belvoir Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is approximately equal to the Virginia state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 78%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 709 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Math Proficiency: 80-84%
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fort Belvoir Elementary School's student population of 709 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
709 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Fort Belvoir Elementary School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)80-84%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)60-64%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
20%
19%
Black
13%
22%
White
53%
45%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Fort Belvoir Elementary School often compared to?
Fort Belvoir Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Woodlawn Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% VA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% VA state average).
How many students attend Fort Belvoir Elementary School?
709 students attend Fort Belvoir Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Fort Belvoir Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fort Belvoir Elementary School?
Fort Belvoir Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fort Belvoir Elementary School offer ?
Fort Belvoir Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Fort Belvoir Elementary School part of?
Fort Belvoir Elementary School is part of Fairfax County School District.
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