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#1346 of 1,851 schools in VA
Mount Vernon Elementary
Elementary School · Alexandria City Public Schools · Alexandria, VA
An Alexandria City Public Schools elementary school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2601 Commonwealth Ave, Alexandria, VA 22305
- Math 60% vs VA 74% (2025)
- Reading 61% vs VA 72% (2025)
- 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mount Vernon Elementary score 60% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 77%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 15 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 60% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 33 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
48.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mount Vernon Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 92Walker's Paradise
- Transit 57Good Transit
- Bike 87Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,862/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Alexandria), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$109,124
Median home value
$817,200
Median rent
$1,902/mo
College educated
59.1%
Homeownership
33.4%
Poverty rate
11.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 22305; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Del Ray Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–4 | 0.2 mi | 25 | Compare → |
| Alexandria Country Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 213 | Compare → |
| Immanuel Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.3private | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 177 | Compare → |
| Cora Kelly School for Math Science and TechnologyEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 309 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Alexandria City Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 19
- Rank in district
- #11 of 18
- District spending per student
- $21,716NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mount Vernon Elementary is listed in Alexandria City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mount Vernon Elementary
Mount Vernon Elementary is a public elementary school in Alexandria, VA, part of Alexandria City Public Schools, serving approximately 902 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,346 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mount Vernon Elementary
What grades does Mount Vernon Elementary serve?
Mount Vernon Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Mount Vernon Elementary?
Mount Vernon Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 902 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mount Vernon Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mount Vernon Elementary is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mount Vernon Elementary rank in VA?
Mount Vernon Elementary ranks #1,346 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Mount Vernon Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Mount Vernon Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Mount Vernon Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mount Vernon Elementary has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Mount Vernon Elementary a charter school?
No, Mount Vernon Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mount Vernon Elementary a Title I school?
No, Mount Vernon Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mount Vernon Elementary?
48.1% of students at Mount Vernon Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 902
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Alexandria city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.3%
- Phone
- (703) 706-4460
- Area population (ZIP 22305)
- 17,721
- Area average commute
- 28.4 min
- Area median age
- 33.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 22305; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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