Mount Vernon Woods Elementary

Summary:

Mount Vernon Woods Elementary is a public elementary school in Alexandria, Virginia, serving 574 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Fairfax County Public Schools district, which is ranked 41 out of 130 school districts in the state.

Despite its location in a relatively affluent area, Mount Vernon Woods Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom 10% of Virginia elementary schools, with significantly lower performance on state assessments compared to the county and state averages. The school's academic struggles are particularly pronounced for Hispanic students and English Language Learners, who perform well below their peers at nearby schools like Woodley Hills Elementary and Hollin Meadows Elementary. This disparity is likely linked to the high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds at Mount Vernon Woods Elementary, with 76.83% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, significantly higher than the surrounding schools.

However, the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio suggests it may have the potential to improve if it can effectively address the unique needs of its student population. Implementing targeted interventions and evidence-based instructional practices could help close the performance gaps and provide a high-quality education for all students at Mount Vernon Woods Elementary.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 4015 Fielding St
       Alexandria, VA  22309


(703) 619-2800

District: Fairfax County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1030th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,970 Help


Students who attend Mount Vernon Woods Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Whitman Middle
High:    Mount Vernon High

Student/teacher ratio:  13.1 Help
Number of students:  574

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
59.8%
African American:
25.6%
Asian:
7.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  76.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Mount Vernon Woods Elementary ranks worse than 92.5% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 122nd among 137 ranked elementary schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.68. (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 Mount Vernon Woods Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Fairfax County Public Schools District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mount Vernon Woods Elementary is $12,970, which is the 27th highest among 137 elementary schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mount Vernon Woods Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Mount Vernon Woods Elementary 1030th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Mount Vernon Woods Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Fairfax County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Fairfax County Public Schools 41st of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mount Vernon Woods Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Mount Vernon Woods Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 8.24 1043rd 1062 1.8%
2006 5.51 1060th 1071 1.0%
2007 6.15 1074th 1083 0.8%
2008 1.46 1079th 1081 0.2%
2009 7.09 1067th 1082 1.4%
2010 9.51 1087th 1113 2.3%
2011 24.33 1001st 1117 10.4%
2012 17.63 1044th 1117 6.5%
2013 10.51 1080th 1120 3.6%
2014 9.89 1070th 1110 3.6%
2015 10.89 1053rd 1100 4.3%
2016 6.10 1071st 1096 2.3%
2017 2.47 1085th 1099 1.3%
2018 8.71 1050th 1097 4.3%
2019 10.68 1042nd 1105 5.7%
2021 9.43 1015th 1103 8.0%
2022 22.90 901st 1109 18.8%
2023 10.87 1016th 1114 8.8%
2024 9.68 1030th 1114 7.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Mount Vernon Woods Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 25.15 249th 300 17.0%
2024 27.01 238th 306 22.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mount Vernon Woods Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 19.23 908th 1036 12.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Mount Vernon Woods Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 11.52 1010th 1100 8.2%
2024 10.70 1017th 1098 7.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Mount Vernon Woods Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 14.56 977th 1093 10.6%
2024 13.46 998th 1101 9.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Mount Vernon Woods Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 63.56 204th 579 64.8%
2024 44.21 370th 588 37.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Mount Vernon Woods Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 21.12 477th 564 15.4%
2024 19.04 503rd 580 13.3%
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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.

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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, September 30, 2021

Open Quote I've raised 3 children in FCPS and I have never seen any other elementary school perform like this one. Most of the staff are so accustomed to speaking to children rudely, it spills over to parents. This goes unnoticed due to the high percentage of parents that do not speak english but adults need to use manners towards students for them to learn to utilize them too!! Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Open Quote We just came to the school this year. The teachers have compassion for what they do with the children. They have afterschool programs that are educational and some that helps build character in children. The staff are very professional and understanding to the diverse community which the school is located. One of the only schools I know of that has chinese as the second language for kids to learn. This school doesn't get the credit it deserves. The negativity you here probably come from parents that aren't involved and didn't get a chance to see all the beauty the lies in the school.The school deals with low income familys, working familys, diversity, and everyone is treated fair and with love. From a very happy parent. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Mount Vernon Woods 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 438 438
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 420 420
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 455 455
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 468 468
1993 85 249 28 108 0 n/a n/a 0 470
1994 92 238 33 118 0 n/a n/a 0 481
1995 64 273 35 124 0 n/a n/a 0 496
1996 64 273 35 124 0 n/a n/a 0 496
1997 65 297 45 133 0 n/a n/a 0 540
1998 66 263 31 148 1 n/a n/a 0 509
1999 66 266 31 156 2 n/a n/a 0 521
2000 60 271 33 163 2 n/a n/a -4 525
2001 64 249 33 183 2 n/a n/a 0 531
2002 23 220 36 251 1 n/a n/a 23 554
2003 23 220 36 251 1 n/a n/a 23 554
2004 21 202 35 259 0 n/a n/a 13 530
2005 19 180 26 270 0 n/a n/a 12 507
2006 14 163 31 289 0 n/a n/a 12 509
2007 17 154 32 323 1 n/a n/a 14 541
2008 20 168 28 328 0 n/a n/a 14 558
2009 13 173 33 281 1 n/a n/a 10 511
2010 12 165 34 282 0 n/a n/a 16 509
2011 13 158 52 321 0 0 9 0 553
2012 11 143 45 360 1 0 6 0 566
2013 14 188 50 402 0 0 8 0 662
2014 20 194 52 403 2 0 9 0 680
2015 21 189 51 419 0 0 13 0 693
2016 17 201 44 419 0 0 8 0 689
2017 21 189 48 429 0 0 7 0 694
2018 25 210 44 413 0 0 8 0 700
2019 25 200 46 406 0 0 9 0 686
2020 43 177 42 375 3 0 8 0 648
2021 43 170 46 345 3 1 6 0 614
2022 42 174 38 341 3 0 11 0 609
2023 24 147 42 343 3 2 13 0 574

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 Mount Vernon Woods Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 438 24.5 17.8 n/a
1990 420 25.9 16.2 n/a
1991 455 25.7 17.7 n/a
1992 468 26.2 17.8 n/a
1993 470 14.3 32.9 n/a
1994 481 28.9 n/a 46.2
1995 496 n/a 0.0 55.4
1996 496 n/a 0.0 55.4
1997 540 n/a 0.0 56.5
1998 509 n/a 0.0 61.1
1999 521 46.4 11.2 74.7
2000 525 n/a 0.0 76.6
2001 531 41.0 13.0 72.1
2002 554 55.2 10.0 77
2003 554 55.2 10.0 77
2004 530 48.0 11.0 76.6
2005 507 49.0 10.3 78.8
2006 509 56.0 9.1 78.1
2007 541 60.0 9.0 70.2
2008 558 43.5 12.8 70.8
2009 511 45.2 11.3 77.4
2010 509 34.5 14.7 81.7
2011 553 47.0 11.7 81.6
2012 566 47.9 11.8 82.5
2013 662 52.7 12.5 80.4
2014 680 55.0 12.3 80
2015 693 52.0 13.3 81.8
2016 689 51.0 13.5 78.8
2017 694 53.0 13.0 76.8
2018 700 53.0 13.2 80.7
2019 686 55.0 12.4 82.1
2020 648 54.4 11.9 83.8
2021 614 51.2 11.9 n/a
2022 609 51.0 11.9 89.2
2023 574 43.7 13.1 76.8

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 Mount Vernon Woods Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 438 24.5 17.8 n/a
1990 420 25.9 16.2 n/a
1991 455 25.7 17.7 n/a
1992 468 26.2 17.8 n/a
1993 470 14.3 32.9 n/a
1994 481 28.9 n/a 46.2
1995 496 n/a 0.0 55.4
1996 496 n/a 0.0 55.4
1997 540 n/a 0.0 56.5
1998 509 n/a 0.0 61.1
1999 521 46.4 11.2 74.7
2000 525 n/a 0.0 76.6
2001 531 41.0 13.0 72.1
2002 554 55.2 10.0 77
2003 554 55.2 10.0 77
2004 530 48.0 11.0 76.6
2005 507 49.0 10.3 78.8
2006 509 56.0 9.1 78.1
2007 541 60.0 9.0 70.2
2008 558 43.5 12.8 70.8
2009 511 45.2 11.3 77.4
2010 509 34.5 14.7 81.7
2011 553 47.0 11.7 81.6
2012 566 47.9 11.8 82.5
2013 662 52.7 12.5 80.4
2014 680 55.0 12.3 80
2015 693 52.0 13.3 81.8
2016 689 51.0 13.5 78.8
2017 694 53.0 13.0 76.8
2018 700 53.0 13.2 80.7
2019 686 55.0 12.4 82.1
2020 648 54.4 11.9 83.8
2021 614 51.2 11.9 n/a
2022 609 51.0 11.9 89.2
2023 574 43.7 13.1 76.8

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 Mount Vernon Woods Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $952 (7.7%) $11,335 (92.3%) $12,287
2020 $1,062 (8.0%) $12,146 (92.0%) $13,208
2021 $1,022 (7.9%) $11,948 (92.1%) $12,970

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Mount Vernon Woods Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1042nd of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 1016th of 1114 Elementary schools
 3.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mount Vernon Woods Elementary)6243.8
 18.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)8571.3
 13.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Mount Vernon Woods Elementary)5047.8
 2.2%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)7269.6
 2.4%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mount Vernon Woods Elementary)7140.7
 30.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)8673.8
 12.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Mount Vernon Woods Elementary)6051.7
 8.3%
   4th Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)7776.3
 0.8%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mount Vernon Woods Elementary)6139.2
 21.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)7763
 14%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Mount Vernon Woods Elementary)7147.1
 23.9%
   5th Grade Science (Fairfax County Public Schools)8170.7
 10.3%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Mount Vernon Woods Elementary)6152.9
 8.1%
   5th Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)8075.6
 4.4%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Mount Vernon Woods Elementary)6931.8
 37.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)8765.2
 21.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7857.8
 20.2%
6th Grade English Reading (Mount Vernon Woods Elementary)5561
 6%
   6th Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)8378.5
 4.5%
   6th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7770.4
 6.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Mount Vernon Woods Elementary)10087
 13%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)8669
 17%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7855
 23%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students686574
 16.3%
African American200147
 26.5%
American Indian03
Asian4642
 8.7%
Hispanic406343
 15.5%
Pacific Islander02
White2524
 4%
Two or More Races913
 44.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients82.1%76.8%
 5.2%


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Students who attend Mount Vernon Woods Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Whitman Middle
High : Mount Vernon High

In the 2022-23 school year, 574 students attended Mount Vernon Woods Elementary.

Mount Vernon Woods Elementary ranks in the bottom 7.5% of Virginia elementary schools.

Students at Mount Vernon Woods Elementary are 60% Hispanic, 26% African American, 7% Asian, 4% White, 2% Two or more races.


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