GEORGE MASON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
George Mason Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Alexandria City Public Schools school district, located in Alexandria, VA with about 575 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 35 teachers, George Mason Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
George Mason Elementary School, located in the Del Ray neighborhood of Alexandria, Virginia, is a vibrant community-focused school serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. Part of the Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) district, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its emphasis on fostering a supportive, inclusive environment. The campus on Cameron Mills Road serves as a central hub for the neighborhood, often engaging families through active PTA involvement and a variety of community-building events that reflect the school’s tight-knit character.
Academically, George Mason Elementary focuses on a well-rounded curriculum that prioritizes literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional learning. The school is known for its dedicated teaching staff who strive to meet the diverse needs of their student population through differentiated instruction and enrichment programs. By emphasizing both rigorous academic standards and the development of character, George Mason aims to prepare its students for middle school while nurturing a sense of curiosity and civic responsibility within the Alexandria community.
For more information, contact George Mason Elementary at (703) 706-4470 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Alexandria, VA 22302
(703) 706-4470
GEORGE MASON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Alexandria, VA with about 575 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Alexandria City Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 575
- Teachers:
- 35
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 575 students
- White
- 55.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 34.1%
- Black or African American
- 5.7%
- Two or more races
- 3.8%
- Asian
- 0.9%
- Female
- 48.7%
- Male
- 51.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.