Jefferson-Houston PK-8 School vs Mount Vernon Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson-Houston PK-8 School
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
506 students
Mount Vernon Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
933 students
| Measure | Jefferson-Houston PK-8 School Alexandria, Virginia | Mount Vernon Elementary Alexandria, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #931 of 1,142 | #918 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #17205 of 50,301 | #16739 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 506 | 933 |
| Enrollment | 506 | 933 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85% | 41.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 62% |
| city | Alexandria | Alexandria |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (61.4 vs 62.1).
- •Mount Vernon Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 59%).
- •Jefferson-Houston PK-8 School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 57%).
- •Mount Vernon Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.2% vs 85%).
- •Jefferson-Houston PK-8 School does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 18.3).
- •Mount Vernon Elementary is the larger school with 933 students compared with 506.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Jefferson-Houston PK-8 School better than Mount Vernon Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Jefferson-Houston PK-8 School and Mount Vernon Elementary?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Alexandria and Alexandria in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson-Houston PK-8 School: 506. Mount Vernon Elementary: 933. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson-Houston PK-8 School and Mount Vernon Elementary rank in Virginia?
Jefferson-Houston PK-8 School is 931st of 1,142 and Mount Vernon Elementary is 918th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).