MOUNT VERNON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Mount Vernon Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Alexandria City Public Schools school district, located in Alexandria, VA with about 935 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 59 teachers, Mount Vernon Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
Mount Vernon Elementary, located in the Del Ray neighborhood of Alexandria, Virginia, is a historic community school that serves a diverse student body within the Alexandria City Public Schools district. As a neighborhood school, it places a strong emphasis on fostering a close-knit environment where students, families, and staff work collaboratively to support academic and social-emotional growth. The school is known for its commitment to inclusive education, aiming to provide equitable opportunities for all learners through a curriculum that values both rigorous academics and personal development.
The school is deeply integrated into the fabric of the Del Ray community, often benefiting from active parent involvement and local partnerships. In addition to its core academic programs, Mount Vernon Elementary strives to create a supportive culture that celebrates the cultural diversity of its students. By focusing on holistic education, the school prepares its elementary-aged learners for the transition to middle school while encouraging them to be curious, responsible, and engaged citizens within their local and global communities.
For more information, contact Mount Vernon Elementary at (703) 706-4460 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Alexandria, VA 22305
(703) 706-4460
MOUNT VERNON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Alexandria, VA with about 935 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- Alexandria City Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 935
- Teachers:
- 59.25
- 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 935 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 57.3%
- White
- 32.2%
- Black or African American
- 6.2%
- Two or more races
- 2.8%
- Asian
- 1.5%
- Female
- 50.1%
- Male
- 49.9%
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.