- Enrollment
- 4,655
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Alexandria, VA
Mount Vernon Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Mount Vernon Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510012000050
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mount Vernon Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Virginia schools.
- #32 of 42
- schools in Alexandria · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 42.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Mount Vernon Elementary has class sizes larger than 94% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mount Vernon Elementary ranks #32 of 42 schools in Alexandria, VA.
School address
District: Alexandria City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510012000050 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Mount Vernon Elementary held near 902 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 53.0 → 52.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+22 students YoY 510012000050 · Alexandria, VA Other · MID · TRAD
933 enr · 17.6:1 · 42.5% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Alexandria City High School (4,655 students)
Mount Vernon Elementary held near 902 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 53.0 → 52.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Mount Vernon Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alexandria Cit
Alexandria City High School
4,655 students
- Francis C. Ham 1,597
Francis C. Hammond Middle
1,597 students
- George Washing 1,458
George Washington Middle
1,458 students
- Patrick Henry 1,075
Patrick Henry K-8 School
1,075 students
- This school 933
Mount Vernon Elementary
933 students
- James K. Polk 804
James K. Polk Elementary
804 students
What this shows Mount Vernon Elementary reports 933 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mount Vernon Elementary compares
Mount Vernon Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▲ 27% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.5% | ▼ 26% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 933 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
933
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 94% in Virginia - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,716
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 311 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 51.3%
White 38.6%
Two or More 5.5%
African American 3.2%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.4, Mount Vernon Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Alexandria City Public Schools reports $21,716 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mount Vernon Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria City High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Francis C. Hammond Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| George Washington Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Patrick Henry K-8 School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| James K. Polk Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mount Vernon Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,597
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 72/100
- Enrollment
- 1,458
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 1,075
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 804
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar other schools in Alexandria
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Hayfield Secondary
Standard public school
3,256 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Patrick Henry K-8 School
Standard public school
1,075 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Parklawn Elementary
Standard public school
963 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Hybla Valley Elementary
Standard public school
878 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
James K. Polk Elementary
Standard public school
804 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Groveton Elementary
Standard public school
764 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~933 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mount Vernon Elementary
How many students attend Mount Vernon Elementary?
Mount Vernon Elementary has 933 students enrolled. It is a public school in Alexandria, VA. CCD year-over-year: 880 (2022-23) → 902 (2023-24), nearly flat (+22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mount Vernon Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mount Vernon Elementary is 17.6:1, which is 27% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mount Vernon Elementary?
42.5% of students at Mount Vernon Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mount Vernon Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Mount Vernon Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 51.3% of enrollment, in Alexandria, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mount Vernon Elementary?
Mount Vernon Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mount Vernon Elementary rank among schools in Alexandria?
By Resource Investment Index, Mount Vernon Elementary ranks #32 of 42 schools in Alexandria, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Alexandria on the city page.
What other schools are in Alexandria City Public Schools?
Besides Mount Vernon Elementary, Alexandria City Public Schools also operates Alexandria City High School (4,655 students), Francis C. Hammond Middle (1,597 students), and George Washington Middle (1,458 students). See the Alexandria City Public Schools district page for the complete list.