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Glebe Elementary School

1770 N GLEBE RD ARLINGTON VA 22207

About Glebe Elementary School

Glebe Elementary, which is part of Arlington Public Schools, is known for providing a solid academic foundation, as well as a warm sense of belonging in a supportive learning community. Students consistently achieve at a high level, with math and reading proficiency levels reflecting the school's commitment to excellence. The teaching staff is devoted and honored of both state and regional awards, while the engaged PTA includes families in unique enrichment and community engagement activities. Glebe emphasizes environmental stewardship through shared campus initiatives, in addition to extensive resources for special needs support. For parents wanting the best elementary schools in Virginia, Glebe shines as a true contender.

Contact Information

Address

1770 N GLEBE RD ARLINGTON VA 22207

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Phone

(703) 228-6280

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 49%
Reading 49%
State average proficiency is 49% in Math and 49% in Reading.
39
Full-time Teachers
14 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
530
Total Students
$92257
Avg. Teacher Salary

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TOP 162 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Glebe Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:50 AM – 3:50 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:35 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 57.92%
Asian 10%
Hispanic 17.17%
Black 5.09%
Two+ Races 9.81%
Native Am. 0%
White
57.92%
Asian
10%
Hispanic
17.17%
Black
5.09%
Two+ Races
9.81%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 530
50.19%
266 Female
49.81%
264 Male

Student Population

530 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

339 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

Glebe Elementary welcomed students for 2025-26, implementing new APS cellphone policies to ensure safety while embracing the refreshed district calendar.

FAQ

Q: Are art or music clubs available for students at Glebe Elementary School?

A: Yes, students can join art and music clubs which allow them to express their creativity.


Q: Are there school garden or environmental programs at Glebe Elementary School?

A: Yes, students engage in gardening projects and environmental programs.


Q: How does Glebe Elementary School help students with social skills?

A: The school has students participate in group projects, peer mentoring, and classroom projects which helps to foster collaboration.


Q: What seasonal or holiday events are held at Glebe Elementary School?

A: Yes, the school conducts assemblies, celebrations, and family events over the school year that align with the major holidays.


Q: Does Glebe Elementary School have library or reading enrichment programs?

A: Yes, students have access to the library and opportunities to participate in reading challenges and reading clubs.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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