Mason Crest Elementary

3705 Crest Dr
Annandale, VA 22003

663 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Mason Crest Elementary School, located in Annandale, Virginia, serves as a dynamic hub of learning within the Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) system. The school is widely recognized for its inclusive and collaborative approach to education, emphasizing a "Professional Learning Community" model. This framework encourages teachers to work in teams to analyze student data, share best practices, and tailor instruction to meet the diverse needs of their student body, which is noted for its cultural and linguistic diversity.

Beyond academics, Mason Crest is celebrated for its intentional focus on building a strong, supportive school culture. The school emphasizes Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) to help students develop essential life skills, such as resilience, empathy, and effective communication. By integrating modern instructional strategies with a deep commitment to student well-being, Mason Crest strives to create an equitable environment where every child is empowered to reach their full potential and succeed in an increasingly globalized world.

663

Total Students

53.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mason Crest Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	170
Hispanic	309
Black	40
Asian	116
Two or More	26
American Indian	2

Hispanic
309 (46.6 %)
White
170 (25.6 %)
Asian
116 (17.5 %)
Black
40 (6.0 %)
Two or More
26 (3.9 %)
American Indian
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:	(571)226-2600
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	663
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	359
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	46

* 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 81

Kindergarten 105

Grade 1 104

Grade 2 95

Grade 3 106

Grade 4 92

Grade 5 80

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Mason Crest Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	81
Kindergarten	105
Grade 1	104
Grade 2	95
Grade 3	106
Grade 4	92
Grade 5	80

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Mason Crest Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	319	48.1%
Male	344	51.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)