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Fort Hunt Elementary School

8832 LINTON LN ALEXANDRIA VA 22308

Top 25% School in Virginia

Ranked 125 of 232 in Virginia

Top schools in Alexandria
Data from government agencies , and ranking based upon math score, student teacher ratio and review and ratings by others. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Fort Hunt Elementary School

8832 LINTON LN ALEXANDRIA VA 22308

Top 25% School in Virginia

Ranked 125 of 232 in Virginia

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About Fort Hunt Elementary School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 55%
Reading 55%
State average proficiency is 55% in Math and 55% in Reading.
42
Full-time Teachers
14 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
573
Total Students
$86717
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 48.9%
Asian 1.9%
Hispanic 22.5%
Black 21.5%
Two+ Races 4.4%
Native Am. 0.7%
White
48.9%
Asian
1.9%
Hispanic
22.5%
Black
21.5%
Two+ Races
4.4%
Native Am.
0.7%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 573
55%
315 Female
45%
258 Male

Student Population

573 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

343 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Fort Hunt Elementary School Contact Information

Address

8832 LINTON LN ALEXANDRIA VA 22308

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Phone

(703) 619-2600

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TOP 125 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Fort Hunt 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

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: 8:55 AM - 3:40 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:40 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.

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Latest News

In March 2025, Fort Hunt held its annual school-wide Spelling Bee, showcasing student achievement in literacy.

For the 2025–26 academic year, Fort Hunt implemented eight early-release Wednesdays, with dismissal at 12:40 pm, replacing prior early-release Mondays.

FAQ

1. How is Fort Hunt rated academically by public review platforms?

Ans. Fort Hunt holds a 6/10 rating.

2. What magnet or advanced academic programs are available?

Ans. Fort Hunt includes a Gifted & Talented magnet component, providing enriched instruction and opportunities for qualifying students.

3. How does the school engage families and community members?

Ans. The school maintains close home-school communication through newsletters (e.g. “Fox Den News”), parent coffees, and volunteer systems via Volunteer FCPS, requiring registration and orientation.

4. What recent initiatives or student engagement activities has Fort Hunt implemented?

Ans. Fort Hunt launched a Lost & Found Photo Gallery in 2025 so families can view unclaimed items online, and its Garden Club is collecting plastic bags to build a bench for the school.

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
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

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
F

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

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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