Mount Vernon Woods Elementary

574 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Mount Vernon Woods Elementary School, located in Alexandria, Virginia, is a public school serving students in Fairfax County. As a diverse learning community, the school emphasizes academic growth while fostering an inclusive environment that supports students from various backgrounds. The school is known for its focus on building strong relationships between staff, students, and families, aiming to create a welcoming atmosphere that encourages both personal development and educational achievement.

Academically, Mount Vernon Woods offers a curriculum aligned with Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) standards, focusing on foundational literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking skills. The school typically provides a range of support services, including English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) programs and resources for students with diverse learning needs. By prioritizing community engagement and a supportive school culture, Mount Vernon Woods strives to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors.

574

Total Students

43.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mount Vernon Woods Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	24
Hispanic	343
Black	147
Asian	42
Two or More	13
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
343 (59.8 %)
Black
147 (25.6 %)
Asian
42 (7.3 %)
White
24 (4.2 %)
Two or More
13 (2.3 %)
American Indian
3 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)

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:	Fairfax County Public Schools
Phone:	(703)619-2800
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	574
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	495
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 61

Kindergarten 67

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 90

Grade 5 84

Grade 6 66

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Mount Vernon Woods Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	61
Kindergarten	67
Grade 1	67
Grade 2	65
Grade 3	74
Grade 4	90
Grade 5	84
Grade 6	66

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Mount Vernon Woods Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	281	49%
Male	293	51%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)