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%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
880 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Students by Grade
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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1568 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)34%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)25-29%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
56%
19%
Black
3%
22%
White
36%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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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