Fort Belvoir Elementary

Public PK, KG-2

 5980 Meeres Rd
       Fort Belvoir, VA  22060


(703) 781-2700

District: Fairfax County Public Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,287 Help


Students who attend Fort Belvoir Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Whitman Middle
High:    Mount Vernon High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.7 Help
Number of students:  709

Racial breakdown:

White:
53.0%
Hispanic:
20.0%
African American:
13.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  29.1% Help


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Compare Details Fort Belvoir Elementary is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2016 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.26. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Fort Belvoir Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (53%), Hispanic (20%), African American (13.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 29.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fort Belvoir Elementary is 14.7. 82 elementary schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fort Belvoir Elementary is $12,287, which is the 53rd highest among 137 elementary schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Fort Belvoir Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Fairfax County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Fairfax County Public Schools 41st of 131 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Fort Belvoir Elementary

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 25.55 916th 1062 13.7%
2006 27.34 931st 1071 13.1%
2007 29.44 909th 1083 16.1%
2008 44.06 720th 1081 33.4%
2009 46.86 665th 1082 38.5%
2010 57.55 500th 1113 55.1%
2011 52.83 584th 1117 47.7%
2012 54.19 554th 1117 50.4%
2013 42.69 720th 1120 35.7%
2014 29.43 896th 1110 19.3%
2015 33.97 835th 1100 24.1%
2016 24.26 934th 1096 14.8%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Reviews:
by a parent
Friday, March 1, 2013

Open Quote I have three kids in this huge school. It school employs an inclusion model. Every grade level has instructional aide. Many classrooms have a general ed teacher and special ed teacher too. The school serves mostly military families. Several of the teachers are military spouses or spouses of military retirees so they really understand the community they are serving and are a part of it. There's nice science lab with a science resource teacher. There's a great STEM program that is even offered during the summer. The upper grades students have the opportunity to join the band. The teachers welcome parents/volunteers and even local university students studying education into the classroom. Fort Belvoir's students are coming from diverse communities (from all over the country) with very different expectations of parental involvement and teacher responsibilities. The academic outcomes for all students is often a reflection of parental education. FCPS has magnet schools for gifted/advanced students, and military kids transfering into the district have less hoops to get through for admittance into these programs. If you are looking to have kids saddled with book ladden backpacks with hours of homework each night, then FBES is not for your family. However, like any school you will have to work at home with your kids. If you want to experience a great community, sheltered from the hustle and bustle of No. VA, and a school where all kids learn with the freedom of also participating in sports, scouting, and other after school activities then give it a try. We have loved our three years here. Close Quote


by a parent
Sunday, September 2, 2012

Open Quote This school had no differentiation for above average students, and the overall instructional strategies used and assignments given were behind in the field of education to say the least. There were never any clear learning goals. We never saw the principal in a year's time. The behavior and classroom management was a huge problem as well. It was a waste of a year of our child's education. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, August 8, 2012

Open Quote My son changed schools with four months left in the year. The teachers and aids were very attentive to our needs. He has a IEP, and the staff made us a part of the team to help meet the goals set. they three teachers that taught my son are outstanding! They all do a fantastic job! Thanks FBES! Close Quote


by a parent on FaceBook
Monday, October 11, 2010

Open Quote This is the worst school we've ever encountered. EVERYTHING slips through the cracks. This is our 3rd year at this school and from day one we've had problems in all areas (i.e. teachers, bullies, cafeteria, etc.) It's not just with one child either, I have two that go there and both of them have equal amounts of issues in different areas. Are they singling out just one family? Highly unlikely. If you can, avoid Ft. Belvoir Elementary at all cost! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Fort Belvoir Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1999 681 503 28 95 11 n/a n/a 0 1318
2000 718 465 29 106 4 n/a n/a -4 1318
2001 696 477 21 110 6 n/a n/a 0 1310
2002 598 403 23 91 13 n/a n/a 127 1255
2003 598 403 23 91 13 n/a n/a 127 1255
2004 549 342 25 81 14 n/a n/a 128 1139
2005 567 321 25 103 12 n/a n/a 152 1180
2006 591 365 25 113 12 n/a n/a 154 1260
2007 599 370 20 97 11 n/a n/a 158 1255
2008 621 361 20 103 8 n/a n/a 184 1297
2009 744 353 38 133 7 n/a n/a 209 1484
2010 656 278 32 124 4 n/a n/a 166 1260
2011 577 255 26 158 7 8 102 0 1133
2012 577 264 24 195 6 10 98 0 1174
2013 565 261 21 198 9 9 84 0 1147
2014 551 231 23 205 6 9 88 0 1113
2015 560 217 23 215 3 5 94 0 1117
2016 551 195 18 230 3 4 122 0 1123
2017 484 136 15 188 6 6 82 0 917
2018 497 140 12 205 9 9 79 0 951
2019 533 139 21 190 5 12 73 0 973
2020 488 138 25 187 5 6 86 0 935
2021 261 104 18 111 3 4 53 0 554
2022 350 99 28 155 5 7 73 0 717
2023 376 93 24 142 4 10 60 0 709

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Fort Belvoir Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 1318 n/a 0.0 42.1
2000 1318 n/a 0.0 37
2001 1310 93.0 14.1 32.6
2002 1255 103.1 12.2 36.8
2003 1255 103.1 12.2 36.8
2004 1139 93.5 12.2 32.8
2005 1180 94.0 12.6 39.1
2006 1260 91.0 13.8 37.3
2007 1255 103.8 12.1 37.3
2008 1297 75.3 17.2 35.5
2009 1484 80.3 18.5 35.5
2010 1260 74.5 16.9 33.8
2011 1133 69.4 16.3 27.4
2012 1174 76.3 15.3 27.4
2013 1147 74.4 15.4 31
2014 1113 77.9 14.2 27.4
2015 1117 77.0 14.5 26.4
2016 1123 74.0 15.1 23.5
2017 917 54.8 16.7 27.7
2018 951 55.7 17.0 24.9
2019 973 62.2 15.6 33.8
2020 935 61.5 15.2 33.4
2021 554 43.5 12.7 n/a
2022 717 47.0 15.2 43.5
2023 709 48.0 14.7 29.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Fort Belvoir Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 1318 n/a 0.0 42.1
2000 1318 n/a 0.0 37
2001 1310 93.0 14.1 32.6
2002 1255 103.1 12.2 36.8
2003 1255 103.1 12.2 36.8
2004 1139 93.5 12.2 32.8
2005 1180 94.0 12.6 39.1
2006 1260 91.0 13.8 37.3
2007 1255 103.8 12.1 37.3
2008 1297 75.3 17.2 35.5
2009 1484 80.3 18.5 35.5
2010 1260 74.5 16.9 33.8
2011 1133 69.4 16.3 27.4
2012 1174 76.3 15.3 27.4
2013 1147 74.4 15.4 31
2014 1113 77.9 14.2 27.4
2015 1117 77.0 14.5 26.4
2016 1123 74.0 15.1 23.5
2017 917 54.8 16.7 27.7
2018 951 55.7 17.0 24.9
2019 973 62.2 15.6 33.8
2020 935 61.5 15.2 33.4
2021 554 43.5 12.7 n/a
2022 717 47.0 15.2 43.5
2023 709 48.0 14.7 29.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Fort Belvoir Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $448 (4.5%) $9,544 (95.5%) $9,992
2020 $324 (3.2%) $9,955 (96.9%) $10,278
2021 $696 (5.7%) $11,590 (94.3%) $12,287

Data source: Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Fort Belvoir Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students973709
 27.1%
African American13993
 33.1%
American Indian54
 20%
Asian2124
 14.3%
Hispanic190142
 25.3%
Pacific Islander1210
 16.7%
White533376
 29.5%
Two or More Races7360
 17.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients33.8%29.1%
 4.8%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 709 students attended Fort Belvoir Elementary.

Students who attend Fort Belvoir Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Whitman Middle
High : Mount Vernon High

Students at Fort Belvoir Elementary are 53% White, 20% Hispanic, 13% African American, 8% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 1% Pacific Islander.


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