George Mason Elementary

Q: Is George Mason Elementary a good school?

George Mason Elementary ranks 617 th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public PK, KG-5

2601 Cameron Mills Rd
Alexandria, VA 22302

(703) 706-4470

District: Alexandria City Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
617^th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,543

Students who attend George Mason Elementary usually attend:

High:

Alexandria City High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.0

Number of students: 320

Racial breakdown:

White:

51.9%

Hispanic:

38.1%

African American:

3.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 35.9%

See top rated Virginia elementary schools

Compare George Mason Elementary to nearby elementary schools!

Performance Trends

Compare Details George Mason Elementary ranks worse than 55.4% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 3^rd among 14 ranked elementary schools in the Alexandria City Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.26. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (51.9%), Hispanic (38.1%), Asian (3.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 35.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at George Mason Elementary is 13, which is the 4^th best among 14 elementary schools in the Alexandria City Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare George Mason Elementary employs 24.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at George Mason Elementary is $14,543, which is the 4^th highest among 14 elementary schools in the Alexandria City Public Schools District.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

George Mason Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks George Mason Elementary 617^th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See George Mason Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Alexandria City Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Alexandria City Public Schools 104^th of 131 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

Average Parent Rating:

Read all reviews and ratings detail for George Mason Elementary.

What do you think?

Your rating for George Mason Elementary?

(Ranking FAQ)

Rank History for George Mason Elementary

Compare

Rank History for all students at George Mason Elementary

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

See the entire list of Virginia Elementary School Rankings!

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	603^rd	1100	45.2%

See the entire list of Best Virginia Elementary Schools for Female Students!

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	597^th	1093	45.4%

See the entire list of Best Virginia Elementary Schools for Male Students!

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	50^th	984	94.9%

See the entire list of Best Virginia Elementary Schools for White Students!

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.

Data source: Virginia Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 5)

100%

Reviews:

by a parent
Monday, November 15, 2021

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

Enrollment information for George Mason Elementary

Compare

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

Compare

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

Compare

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for George Mason Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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

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 712^th of 1105 Elementary schools	Ranks 617^th of 1114 Elementary schools	9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (George Mason Elementary)	84	71.4	12.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Alexandria City Public Schools)	71	58.1	12.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	82	69.1	12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (George Mason Elementary)	67	70.9	3.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Alexandria City Public Schools)	62	60	2%
3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)	71	66.1	4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (George Mason Elementary)	83	53.9	29.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Alexandria City Public Schools)	71	48.6	22.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	83	69.7	13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (George Mason Elementary)	71	60.4	10.6%
4th Grade English Reading (Alexandria City Public Schools)	66	59.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	75	72.7	2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (George Mason Elementary)	68	65.6	2.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Alexandria City Public Schools)	72	52.5	19.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	81	67	14%
5th Grade Science (George Mason Elementary)	69	71.1	2.1%
5th Grade Science (Alexandria City Public Schools)	69	59	10%
5th Grade Science (Virginia)	79	66	13%
5th Grade English Reading (George Mason Elementary)	75	68.2	6.8%
5th Grade English Reading (Alexandria City Public Schools)	69	59.1	9.9%
5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	78	71.4	6.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (George Mason Elementary)	100	100
6th Grade Mathematics (Alexandria City Public Schools)	68	44	24%
6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	78	57	21%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	494	320	35.2%
African American	24	11	54.2%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	4	11	175%
Hispanic	168	122	27.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	283	166	41.3%
Two or More Races	15	10	33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	31.2%	35.9%	4.8%

Schools Near George Mason Elementary

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				SOL Writing (2023)	SOL Algebra I (2023)	SOL Mathematics (2023)					SOL Science (2023)		SOL English Reading (2023)						SOL Civics and Economics (2023)	SOL VA Studies (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SOL Writing 8th Grade	SOL Algebra I 8th Grade	SOL Mathematics 3rd Grade	SOL Mathematics 4th Grade	SOL Mathematics 5th Grade	SOL Mathematics 6th Grade	SOL Mathematics 7th Grade	SOL Science 5th Grade	SOL Science 8th Grade	SOL English Reading 3rd Grade	SOL English Reading 4th Grade	SOL English Reading 5th Grade	SOL English Reading 6th Grade	SOL English Reading 7th Grade	SOL English Reading 8th Grade	SOL Civics and Economics 8th Grade	SOL VA Studies 4th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
George Mason Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2601 Cameron Mills Rd	Alexandria	22302	Alexandria city	Alexandria City Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(703) 706-4470	320	25	13.0	35.9%	166 (51.9%)	11 (3.4%)	122 (38.1%)	11 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.1%)	49.3	617^th of 1114 public elementary schools	44.6%		62	452^nd of 1109 public elementary schools	59.2%	165			71.4	53.9	65.6			71.1		70.9	60.4	68.2					85.3	$14,543	$00	$14,543
Mount Vernon Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2601 Commonwealth Ave	Alexandria	22305	Alexandria city	Alexandria City Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(703) 706-4460	880	53	16.6	45.2%	317 (36.0%)	22 (2.5%)	493 (56.0%)	9 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (4.4%)	23.8	898^th of 1114 public elementary schools	19.4%		26.2	874^th of 1109 public elementary schools	21.2%	24			64.6	35.8	38.0			57.4		64.3	54.9	53.5					59.2	$11,641	$01	$11,640
Charles Barrett Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1115 Martha Custis Dr	Alexandria	22302	Alexandria city	Alexandria City Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(703) 824-6960	548	40	13.7	42.3%	225 (41.1%)	37 (6.8%)	255 (46.5%)	9 (1.6%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	19 (3.5%)	40.1	719^th of 1114 public elementary schools	35.5%		47.5	640^th of 1109 public elementary schools	42.3%	79			70.7	52.5	52.6			57.8		64.6	69.1	58.0					87.0	$14,259	$00	$14,259
Douglas MacArthur Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1101 Janneys Ln	Alexandria	22302	Alexandria city	Alexandria City Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(703) 461-4190	572	34	17.0	41.1%	240 (42.0%)	124 (21.7%)	148 (25.9%)	29 (5.1%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	29 (5.1%)	54.6	555^th of 1114 public elementary schools	50.2%		66.5	392^nd of 1109 public elementary schools	64.7%	163			71.7	74.3	52.4			65.6		71.4	83.2	63.2					80.2	$12,496	$00	$12,496
Cora Kelly School for Math Science and Technology	Public	PK, KG-5	3600 Commonwealth Ave	Alexandria	22305	Alexandria city	Alexandria City Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(703) 706-4420	296	27	10.9	78.0%	49 (16.6%)	40 (13.5%)	191 (64.5%)	9 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (2.0%)	25.4	885^th of 1114 public elementary schools	20.6%		21.4	914^th of 1109 public elementary schools	17.6%	29			45.5	35.7	78.1			74.5		53.5	41.9	55.6					36.4
Naomi L. Brooks Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	600 Russell Rd	Alexandria	22301	Alexandria city	Alexandria City Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(703) 706-4440	335	23	14.5	32.5%	186 (55.5%)	94 (28.1%)	25 (7.5%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	25 (7.5%)	44.2	676^th of 1114 public elementary schools	39.3%		58.6	494^th of 1109 public elementary schools	55.5%	182			66.1	63.2	57.1			60.0		62.5	74.1	70.0					69.8	$14,209	$00	$14,209
Abingdon Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3035 S Abingdon St	Arlington	22206	Arlington County	Arlington County Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(703) 228-6650	715	62	11.5	41.0%	253 (35.4%)	106 (14.8%)	232 (32.4%)	71 (9.9%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (6.9%)	39.7	725^th of 1114 public elementary schools	34.9%		24.6	890^th of 1109 public elementary schools	19.7%	165			66.4	56.6	67.0			53.8		56.3	61.7	73.3					78.0	$12,973	$495	$12,478
Oakridge Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1414 24th St S	Arlington	22202	Arlington County	Arlington County Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(703) 228-5840	674	44	15.2	31.9%	272 (40.4%)	139 (20.6%)	151 (22.4%)	62 (9.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	49 (7.3%)	60.9	469^th of 1114 public elementary schools	57.9%		49	616^th of 1109 public elementary schools	44.5%	147			82.4	77.7	62.0			63.6		75.3	83.0	72.7					68.4	$12,614	$00	$12,614
Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3500 South 23rd Street	Arlington	22206	Arlington County	Arlington County Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(703) 228-5825	469	47	9.9	74.0%	85 (18.1%)	147 (31.3%)	190 (40.5%)	28 (6.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.8%)	15.4	976^th of 1114 public elementary schools	12.4%		33.1	809^th of 1109 public elementary schools	27.1%	167			58.9	51.3	51.7			40.0		47.3	47.3	57.9					50.0	$16,779	$621	$16,158
Jefferson-Houston Pk-8 School	Public	PK, KG-8	1501 Cameron St	Alexandria	22314	Alexandria city	Alexandria City Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(703) 706-4400	636	58	10.9	79.2%	141 (22.2%)	327 (51.4%)	120 (18.9%)	19 (3.0%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	25 (3.9%)	7.2	1055^th of 1114 public elementary schools	5.3%		7	1057^th of 1109 public elementary schools	4.7%	2	22.9	48.6	26.2	31.9	47.9	33.3	38.2	53.6	19.4	36.8	42.1	55.4	44.2	50.7	58.8	57.1	32.5	$16,364	$595	$15,768

Frequently Asked Questions about George Mason Elementary

What schools do graduates of George Mason Elementary attend?

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

High : Alexandria City High School

What is the racial makeup of George Mason Elementary?

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

What district is George Mason Elementary in?

Alexandria City Public Schools

Is George Mason Elementary a good school?

George Mason Elementary ranks 617^th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend George Mason Elementary?

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

Rate George Mason Elementary!

Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...

Compare to nearby schools

VAVirginia Elementary School Rankings

VAVirginia District Rankings

Schools in Alexandria, VA

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for George Mason Elementary!

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Virginia Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.

Diagnostics

None retrieved from Database in 30 milliseconds.