Jefferson-Houston PK-8 School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Alexandria, Virginia 22314 · Alexandria City Public Schools
#931 of 1,142 elementary schools in Virginia
#17205 of 50,301 nationally
About Jefferson-Houston PK-8 School
Jefferson-Houston PK-8 School is a public elementary located in Alexandria, in the Alexandria City Public Schools school district of Virginia, United States. It caters for Grades PK–8. In 2025 it enrolled 506 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 61.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 931st of 1,142 ranked elementary schools in Virginia. Its strongest component is students per teacher (91th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 506.
There are 54 schools in Alexandria; Jefferson-Houston PK-8 School ranks 38th of 52 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)59%
- Reading proficiency (30%)61%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)85%
- Students per teacher (15%)10.5
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Jefferson-Houston PK-8 School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 506
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 85%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 10.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 61%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 59%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Jefferson-Houston PK-8 School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
George Washington Middle
Alexandria · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,458 students · 863 m away
Naomi L. Brooks Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
319 students · 1.1 km away
Lyles-Crouch Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
378 students · 1.2 km away
Mount Vernon Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
933 students · 2.3 km away
Douglas MacArthur Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
680 students · 2.6 km away
George Mason Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
332 students · 2.8 km away
Alexandria City High
Alexandria · Public high · Grades 9–12
4,655 students · 3.1 km away
Cameron Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
606 students · 3.3 km away
Cora Kelly School for Math Science and Technology
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
337 students · 3.3 km away
Mount Eagle Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
361 students · 3.3 km away
Similar schools
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506 students
Mount Vernon Woods Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
507 students
Botetourt Elementary
Gloucester · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
505 students
Newton-Lee Elementary
Ashburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
505 students
Willis A. Jenkins Elementary
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507 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Jefferson-Houston PK-8 School a good school?
Jefferson-Houston PK-8 School has a Success Index (US) of 61.4 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #931 of 1,142 in Virginia. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Jefferson-Houston PK-8 School rank in Virginia?
Jefferson-Houston PK-8 School ranks #931 of 1,142 elementary schools in Virginia and #17205 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Jefferson-Houston PK-8 School?
Jefferson-Houston PK-8 School had 506 students in 2025.
Is Jefferson-Houston PK-8 School a elementary school or a high school?
Jefferson-Houston PK-8 School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Jefferson-Houston PK-8 School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Jefferson-Houston PK-8 School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.