Having grown up in an established neighborhood on Fielding Street in Alexandria, Mount Vernon Woods Elementary School (Mount Vernon Woods) serves around 600 students from preschool through sixth grade.
Over the years, since its opening in 1965, the school has enjoyed renovations to expand classrooms, improve indoor air and upgrade library technology, as well as a recent renovation to further accommodate growth.
Currently, the school has a fully equipped media center, more than 20 mobile labs, interactive SMART whiteboards in all grade level classrooms, an art room, three music rooms and a resource room with desktop computers.
As a Title I school, Mount Vernon Woods’ mission is to be “a collaborative community valuing diversity while fostering flexible thinking, positive relationships and ensuring high expectations for all students.” In addition to its special education programs, the school offers advanced academic programs for high achievers and English for speakers of other languages support services.
They also offer a Spanish Foreign Language in Elementary Schools/Language Through Content program that helps students learn a world language through science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics.
For further enrichment, Mount Vernon Woods students can participate in band, strings and safety patrol, or choose from a variety of after-school classes and clubs including Saturday Academy, Student Leadership Academy and running club.
Mount Vernon Woods Elementary School
Public Pre-K, Elementary School
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Grade Pre-K-6
4015 Fielding St,
Alexandria, VA
Fairfax County Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Ms. Marie M. Lemmon
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Math Proficiency
41%
Reading Proficiency
50%
Niche Grade
C
B-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Reading Proficiency
50%
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Math Proficiency
41%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
50
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Full Time Teachers
50
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Teachers in First or Second Year
8.8%
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GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
408:1
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Student Diversity
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Male
51%
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Female
49%
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Hispanic
59.8%
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Black
25.6%
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Asian or Pacific Islander
7.3%
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White
4.2%
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Two or more races
2.3%
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Native American
<1%
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
10/27/2020
My experience as a parent of my 7 year old so far has been Great I can't 'complain about teachers or staff at this school . Parent need to support there kids as well , is not only the school teachers that need to do all the job. Every parent should help their children's at home to be successful. Jus...
10/10/2018
My son has been in this school for five years and the truth since we changed the director we have noticed many changes to our school of course for the benefit of children.We are very happy for all the changes and academic progress that the children have made as a result.
12/4/2017
Mount Vernon Woods has had a significant change over the past year. They have a new principal that has removed many of the teachers that were the problem in the past. My child is in the 5th grade and has a wonderful teacher, she is always available for questions and keeps you informed on the homewor...
10/29/2017
So far, I am happy with the school environment. My kid is tested very often. Daily homework is given at Kindergarten. Teachers held meeting to individually report how kid is performing and where he/she needs to work.
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Mount Vernon Woods Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-6 in Alexandria, VA and is served by the Fairfax County Public Schools in Virginia. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 609 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 41% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 50% are proficient in reading. Mount Vernon Woods Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $538,157. Discover additional schools in the area, like Bryant Alternative Learning Center, Bryant High School, Mount Vernon High, and more. Learn more about what Alexandria has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Mount Vernon Woods Elementary School.