Jefferson-Houston PK-8 School

636 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Jefferson-Houston Elementary School, located at 1501 Cameron Street in Alexandria, Virginia, serves as a central educational hub within the Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) district. Historically a pre-K through 8th-grade institution, the school has undergone significant structural and administrative transformations over the last decade, including the construction of a modern facility designed to foster a collaborative learning environment. The school is situated in the historic Old Town area, reflecting the diverse cultural and socioeconomic fabric of the surrounding community.

Academically, Jefferson-Houston focuses on providing a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and science, often incorporating specialized programs to meet the diverse needs of its student population. The school is known for its commitment to inclusive education and its efforts to implement targeted interventions to support student achievement. By maintaining a focus on both rigorous academic standards and social-emotional development, the school strives to prepare its students for the transition to high school while cultivating a supportive community atmosphere.

636

Total Students

58.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jefferson-Houston PK-8 School
Demographic	Student Count
White	141
Hispanic	120
Black	327
Asian	19
Two or More	25
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

Black
327 (51.4 %)
White
141 (22.2 %)
Hispanic
120 (18.9 %)
Two or More
25 (3.9 %)
Asian
19 (3.0 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Alexandria City Public Schools
Phone:	(703)706-4400
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	636
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	58.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	430
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 59

Kindergarten 59

Grade 1 76

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 67

Grade 4 79

Grade 5 56

Grade 6 63

Grade 7 78

Grade 8 41