How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Charles Barrett Elementary | George Mason Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Alexandria, VA | Alexandria, VA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 547 | 332 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.4:1 | 14.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 46.8% | 39.8% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Charles Barrett Elementary | George Mason Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $21,716 | $21,716 |
| District | Alexandria City Public Schools | Alexandria City Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Charles Barrett Elementary | George Mason Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 35.3% | 49.4% |
| African American | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 50.1% | 35.8% |
| Asian | 1.8% | 1.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 2.6% | 3.3% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Charles Barrett Elementary | George Mason Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 247:1 | 332:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 13.3% | 16.3% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 7 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.