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Mount Vernon Elementary School

2601 Commonwealth Ave
Alexandria, VA 22305
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 880 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mount Vernon Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 880 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : Bottom 50% in VA
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Mount Vernon Elementary School's student population of 880 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
880 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Mount Vernon Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mount Vernon Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (VA)
#1568 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Mount Vernon Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
34%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mount Vernon Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
45%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mount Vernon Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
25-29%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Mount Vernon Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Mount Vernon Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
56%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Mount Vernon Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Mount Vernon Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
36%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Mount Vernon Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Mount Vernon Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Mount Vernon Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Virginia.
0.56
This chart displays the diversity score of Mount Vernon Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Mount Vernon Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mount Vernon Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mount Vernon Elementary School's ranking?
Mount Vernon Elementary School is ranked #1568 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Mount Vernon Elementary School?
880 students attend Mount Vernon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Mount Vernon Elementary School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mount Vernon Elementary School?
Mount Vernon Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mount Vernon Elementary School offer ?
Mount Vernon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mount Vernon Elementary School part of?
Mount Vernon Elementary School is part of Alexandria City School District.
In what neighborhood is Mount Vernon Elementary School located?
Mount Vernon Elementary School is located in the Potomac West neighborhood of Alexandria, VA. There are 2 other public schools located in Potomac West.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 880 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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