FACE Facts

• Here are some facts for all to have at your fingertips about the FCPS elementary band and strings program:
  
  
• Last year, 24,871 students were enrolled in band and strings (enrollments for this year are pending).

• This number represents approximately 84% of all 4th, 5th, and 6th grade students in FCPS.

• 116.8 positions are defined in the FY2011 budget as our band and strings teachers assigned to teach these students. Our elementary band and strings programs continue to grow annually.

• The 116.8 full time positions are covered by 146 personnel. Positions are different than individuals since many of our teachers are part-time. 

• During 2008-2009 school year the Instruments for All (IFA) provided 7,111 instruments to students on free and/or reduced lunch.

• This year, the number is at 7,800 and continues to grow.  These are students who could not afford to participate in our programs without the school system’s support.

• Approximately 36 of our positions are hired to serve this added population.