The renovation with additions at Bren Mar Park Elementary School brings the future building area to approximately 111,580 square feet. The project was identified according to the Renovation Queue, approved in 2009. Bren Mar Park ES is ranked 46 of 63 schools in the queue. Planning and design for the project was funded by the 2021 bond, with construction funded by the 2023 bond.

Latest Update: September 9, 2024

Future Events

Pre-Construction Meeting is scheduled for January 8th, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. in the school cafeteria.

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Key Build Information

Funding: 2021 Bond (Planning/Design)
Future Building Area: 111,000 SF
Anticipated Future Capacity: 800
Building Area: 62,888 SF
Acreage: 9.61
Prior Renovation: 1991
Prior Capacity Enhancement: 2002
2008 Renovation Rank: #46 
Architect: Perkins Eastman
Contractor: TBD
Current Status:  Construction
Estimated Start: January 2025
Estimated Completion: Summer 2027

School Information

Address: 6344 Beryl Rd, Alexandria, VA 22312
FCPS Region: 3
Grades: PreK-5
HS Pyramid: Edison HS
MS Feeder: Holmes MS
Opened: 1957
Title 1: Yes
K-3 Cap: 23
Programs: PreK, Early Childhood Class-Based, Preschool Autism Class, Intellectual Disabilities, Intellectual Disabilities Severe, SACC (2 classrooms)

Past Engagement, Planning & Construction Information