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Mount Vernon Elementary

Alexandria, Virginia · Grades PreK to 5 · Alexandria City Public Schools

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About Mount Vernon Elementary

Mount Vernon Elementary is a public school in Alexandria, Virginia, serving pre-K through grade 5. Enrollment was 933 in the 2024-25 school year. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in Alexandria. There are about 18.1 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (51.5 teachers in all). Federal locale data places it in a midsize city. It is one of 17 schools in Alexandria City Public Schools. Federal data from 2021-22 lists it as a magnet school. There are 143 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	2601 Commonwealth Ave, Alexandria, VA 22305
Phone	(703) 706-4460
School district	Alexandria City Public Schools
Grades	PreK to 5
Students (2024-25)	933
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	51.5
Students per teacher	18.1
Charter school	No
Magnet school	Yes, based on the most recent federal magnet data (2021-22)
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, midsize, Alexandria city

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 510012000050). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Mount Vernon Elementary serve?

Mount Vernon Elementary serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend Mount Vernon Elementary?

Mount Vernon Elementary reported 933 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mount Vernon Elementary?

About 18.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 933 students and 51.5 teachers in federal data.

Is Mount Vernon Elementary a public or charter school?

Mount Vernon Elementary is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Mount Vernon Elementary in?

Mount Vernon Elementary is part of Alexandria City Public Schools. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/va/alexandria-city-public-schools/

Where is Mount Vernon Elementary located?

Mount Vernon Elementary is at 2601 Commonwealth Ave, Alexandria, VA 22305. The phone number is (703) 706-4460.

How many other schools are near Mount Vernon Elementary?

There are 143 other schools within 5 miles of Mount Vernon Elementary in our directory.