Mount Vernon Elementary

Mount Vernon Elementary serves 902 students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in Alexandria, Virginia. As a regular public school, it maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17.3:1 with 52 full-time equivalent teachers on staff. The school currently has room for academic growth, ranking in the 10th percentile among Virginia elementary schools.

Mount Vernon Elementary is focusing on student development as it works to better serve its large student body. Located in the 22305 ZIP code area, the school serves a well-educated community where 62% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher. The neighborhood reflects a mix of economic backgrounds, with a median household income of $104,615 and a median home value of $719,900, though 14.2% of families experience poverty.

This diverse economic landscape creates an environment where the school serves students from various socioeconomic circumstances. The surrounding community of nearly 17,000 residents provides a stable foundation for the school. Mount Vernon Elementary sits in Alexandria's mid-size city setting on Commonwealth Avenue, positioned within a neighborhood that values education and offers the resources that come with an established, educated community.

While current test scores at Mount Vernon Elementary are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.