George Mason Elementary

Summary:

George Mason Elementary is a public elementary school in Alexandria, Virginia, serving around 320 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Alexandria City Public Schools district, which has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

George Mason Elementary has a relatively diverse student population, with a majority of White students (around 52%) and a significant Hispanic population (around 38%). The school generally performs better than the district and state averages on SOL (Standards of Learning) assessments, particularly in Mathematics and English Reading. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, George Mason's 3rd-grade Mathematics proficiency rate was 74.47%, compared to 56.1% for the district and 70.11% for the state. However, the school faces notable achievement gaps between different racial/ethnic groups, with its White students ranking significantly higher than its Hispanic students on these assessments.

Compared to nearby schools, George Mason Elementary serves a relatively more affluent student population, with a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (around 36%) compared to schools like Jefferson-Houston Pk-8 School (79.25%) and Cora Kelly School for Math Science and Technology (78.04%). Despite its strong academic performance, George Mason's statewide ranking has been declining over the past several years, from 350th out of 1,110 Virginia elementary schools in 2013-2014 to 570th out of 1,114 schools in 2023-2024, indicating a need for the school to re-evaluate its instructional practices and support systems to improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2601 Cameron Mills Rd
       Alexandria, VA  22302


(703) 706-4470

District: Alexandria City Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
570th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,543 Help


Students who attend George Mason Elementary usually attend:

High:    Alexandria City High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.0 Help
Number of students:  320

Racial breakdown:

White:
51.9%
Hispanic:
38.1%
African American:
3.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  35.9% Help


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Compare Details George Mason Elementary ranks worse than 51.2% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 3rd among 14 ranked elementary schools in the Alexandria City Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.08. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details George Mason Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Alexandria City Public Schools District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at George Mason Elementary is $14,543, which is the 4th highest among 14 elementary schools in the Alexandria City Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

George Mason Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks George Mason Elementary 570th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See George Mason Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Alexandria City Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Alexandria City Public Schools 109th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for George Mason Elementary

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Rank History for all students at George Mason Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 60.07 432nd 1062 59.3%
2006 79.11 128th 1071 88.0%
2007 58.92 443rd 1083 59.1%
2008 73.67 213th 1081 80.3%
2009 65.54 346th 1082 68.0%
2010 80.79 86th 1113 92.3%
2011 64.56 376th 1117 66.3%
2012 46.77 674th 1117 39.7%
2013 69.22 321st 1120 71.3%
2014 65.88 350th 1110 68.5%
2015 41.47 757th 1100 31.2%
2016 46.40 683rd 1096 37.7%
2017 52.07 594th 1099 46.0%
2018 49.00 641st 1097 41.6%
2019 43.38 712th 1105 35.6%
2021 58.12 493rd 1103 55.3%
2022 62.01 452nd 1109 59.2%
2023 49.26 617th 1114 44.6%
2024 54.08 570th 1114 48.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at George Mason Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 13.27 967th 1036 6.7%
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Rank History for Female students at George Mason Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 49.38 603rd 1100 45.2%
2024 42.76 697th 1098 36.5%
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Rank History for Male students at George Mason Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 49.52 597th 1093 45.4%
2024 62.22 440th 1101 60.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at George Mason Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 19.20 501st 580 13.6%
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Rank History for White students at George Mason Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 86.12 50th 984 94.9%
2024 90.27 12th 979 98.8%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

George Mason Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Monday, November 15, 2021

Open Quote Great community and great school! We have been happy with the class sizes and PTA involvement. Close Quote



Enrollment information for George Mason Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 402 402
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 375 375
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 336 336
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 343 343
1993 135 180 2 13 2 n/a n/a 0 332
1994 119 151 2 12 0 n/a n/a 0 284
1995 83 145 6 14 0 n/a n/a 0 248
1996 83 145 6 14 0 n/a n/a 0 248
1997 81 151 7 15 0 n/a n/a 0 254
1998 103 146 8 20 0 n/a n/a 0 277
1999 120 138 8 34 0 n/a n/a 0 300
2000 124 142 10 23 1 n/a n/a -4 296
2001 124 49 9 88 1 n/a n/a 0 271
2002 165 42 10 90 0 n/a n/a 0 307
2003 165 42 10 90 0 n/a n/a 0 307
2004 165 44 9 88 0 n/a n/a 0 306
2005 186 52 12 92 0 n/a n/a 2 344
2006 187 45 10 91 1 n/a n/a 16 350
2007 218 36 10 83 0 n/a n/a 15 362
2008 220 36 4 89 3 n/a n/a 23 375
2009 243 30 5 93 2 n/a n/a 28 401
2010 263 25 5 100 4 n/a n/a 22 419
2011 267 26 5 119 2 0 19 0 438
2012 291 28 4 131 3 1 14 0 472
2013 300 27 4 147 3 0 14 0 495
2014 303 28 4 159 3 0 14 0 511
2015 315 30 2 176 2 0 16 0 541
2016 323 30 5 184 1 0 15 0 558
2017 325 34 5 197 0 1 15 0 577
2018 319 33 5 196 0 0 22 0 575
2019 283 24 4 168 0 0 15 0 494
2020 263 25 7 146 0 0 11 0 452
2021 228 22 10 140 0 0 9 0 409
2022 185 15 9 124 0 0 12 0 345
2023 166 11 11 122 0 0 10 0 320

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at George Mason Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 402 27.9 14.4 n/a
1990 375 26.7 14.0 n/a
1991 336 21.5 15.6 n/a
1992 343 21.9 15.6 n/a
1993 332 27.1 12.3 n/a
1994 284 15.9 n/a 50
1995 248 n/a 0.0 58.9
1996 248 n/a 0.0 58.9
1997 254 n/a 0.0 61.4
1998 277 n/a 0.0 52.7
1999 300 26.0 11.5 55.7
2000 296 n/a 0.0 49.3
2001 271 28.6 9.5 41.7
2002 307 34.0 9.0 40.1
2003 307 34.0 9.0 40.1
2004 306 27.5 11.1 36.6
2005 344 27.5 12.5 36.3
2006 350 33.0 10.6 32.6
2007 362 36.0 10.1 28.8
2008 375 24.0 15.6 29.3
2009 401 25.0 16.0 27.3
2010 419 27.0 15.5 25.7
2011 438 29.0 15.1 28.8
2012 472 26.5 17.8 31.4
2013 495 34.0 14.5 32.9
2014 511 33.2 15.3 32.7
2015 541 32.0 16.9 33.1
2016 558 32.0 17.4 31.7
2017 577 32.5 17.7 28.8
2018 575 35.0 16.4 29.6
2019 494 26.0 19.0 31.2
2020 452 24.5 18.4 28.8
2021 409 28.4 14.4 n/a
2022 345 24.4 14.0 37.7
2023 320 24.5 13.0 35.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio George Mason Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 402 27.9 14.4 n/a
1990 375 26.7 14.0 n/a
1991 336 21.5 15.6 n/a
1992 343 21.9 15.6 n/a
1993 332 27.1 12.3 n/a
1994 284 15.9 n/a 50
1995 248 n/a 0.0 58.9
1996 248 n/a 0.0 58.9
1997 254 n/a 0.0 61.4
1998 277 n/a 0.0 52.7
1999 300 26.0 11.5 55.7
2000 296 n/a 0.0 49.3
2001 271 28.6 9.5 41.7
2002 307 34.0 9.0 40.1
2003 307 34.0 9.0 40.1
2004 306 27.5 11.1 36.6
2005 344 27.5 12.5 36.3
2006 350 33.0 10.6 32.6
2007 362 36.0 10.1 28.8
2008 375 24.0 15.6 29.3
2009 401 25.0 16.0 27.3
2010 419 27.0 15.5 25.7
2011 438 29.0 15.1 28.8
2012 472 26.5 17.8 31.4
2013 495 34.0 14.5 32.9
2014 511 33.2 15.3 32.7
2015 541 32.0 16.9 33.1
2016 558 32.0 17.4 31.7
2017 577 32.5 17.7 28.8
2018 575 35.0 16.4 29.6
2019 494 26.0 19.0 31.2
2020 452 24.5 18.4 28.8
2021 409 28.4 14.4 n/a
2022 345 24.4 14.0 37.7
2023 320 24.5 13.0 35.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for George Mason Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $36 (0.3%) $12,793 (99.7%) $12,829
2020 $00 (0.0%) $13,788 (100.0%) $13,788
2021 $00 (0.0%) $14,543 (100.0%) $14,543

Data source: Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on George Mason Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 712th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 617th of 1114 Elementary schools
 9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (George Mason Elementary)8471.4
 12.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Alexandria City Public Schools)7158.1
 12.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (George Mason Elementary)6770.9
 3.9%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Alexandria City Public Schools)6260
 2%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (George Mason Elementary)8353.9
 29.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Alexandria City Public Schools)7148.6
 22.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (George Mason Elementary)7160.4
 10.6%
   4th Grade English Reading (Alexandria City Public Schools)6659.6
 6.4%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (George Mason Elementary)6865.6
 2.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Alexandria City Public Schools)7252.5
 19.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (George Mason Elementary)6971.1
 2.1%
   5th Grade Science (Alexandria City Public Schools)6959
 10%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (George Mason Elementary)7568.2
 6.8%
   5th Grade English Reading (Alexandria City Public Schools)6959.1
 9.9%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (George Mason Elementary)100100
   6th Grade Mathematics (Alexandria City Public Schools)6844
 24%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7857
 21%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students494320
 35.2%
African American2411
 54.2%
American Indian00
Asian411
 175%
Hispanic168122
 27.4%
Pacific Islander00
White283166
 41.3%
Two or More Races1510
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients31.2%35.9%
 4.8%


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George Mason Elementary ranks 570th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend George Mason Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Alexandria City High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 320 students attended George Mason Elementary.

Students at George Mason Elementary are 52% White, 38% Hispanic, 3% African American, 3% Asian, 3% Two or more races.


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