Clermont Elementary School

Clermont Elementary School is a public Pre-K through grade 6 school in Alexandria, Virginia, operated by Fairfax County Public Schools.Under Principal Roxanne Salata, Clermont emphasizes a balanced educational experience combining core academics with enrichment in fine arts, world languages (Chinese FLES), technology, and wellness.Its campus houses collaborative learning spaces, a media center, and outdoor learning areas to support inquiry and student engagement.The school delivers targeted support in reading, writing intervention, ESOL, and special education to meet diverse learner needs.

Clermont serves a socioeconomically varied student body (with ~16 % eligible for free/reduced lunch) and celebrates military-connected families, having earned Purple Star recognition for its services.Its mission is to foster academic growth, global understanding, and community collaboration in a caring environment.

In 2025, Clermont Elementary continued distribution of updated school meal guidelines for families as part of the FCPS 2025–26 year rollout.

In late 2024, Clermont was honored with the Virginia Purple Star Award (3rd designation) for its support of military-connected students and families.

1. What is the demographic and socioeconomic composition of its population?

Ans. Around 16 % of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, and the student body is racially and culturally diverse, including White, Hispanic, Asian, multiracial, and Black groups.

2. What special programs or enrichment opportunities does Clermont offer?

Ans. Clermont offers a Gifted & Talented program, Chinese FLES (Foreign Language in Elementary School), music, art, and technology integration, along with differentiated support in reading and ESOL.

3. How is Clermont rated publicly by comparison platforms and rankings?

Ans. Clermont holds a 7/10 rating, indicating above-average performance compared to peer schools.