George Mason Elementary

2601 Cameron Mills Rd
Alexandria, VA 22302

gm.acps.k12.va.us/

332 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

George Mason Elementary School, located in the Del Ray neighborhood of Alexandria, Virginia, is a vibrant community-focused school serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. Part of the Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) district, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its emphasis on fostering a supportive, inclusive environment. The campus on Cameron Mills Road serves as a central hub for the neighborhood, often engaging families through active PTA involvement and a variety of community-building events that reflect the school’s tight-knit character.

Academically, George Mason Elementary focuses on a well-rounded curriculum that prioritizes literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional learning. The school is known for its dedicated teaching staff who strive to meet the diverse needs of their student population through differentiated instruction and enrichment programs. By emphasizing both rigorous academic standards and the development of character, George Mason aims to prepare its students for middle school while nurturing a sense of curiosity and civic responsibility within the Alexandria community.

332

Total Students

23.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for George Mason Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	164
Hispanic	119
Black	32
Asian	6
Two or More	11

White
164 (49.4%)
Hispanic
119 (35.8%)
Black
32 (9.6%)
Two or More
11 (3.3%)
Asian
6 (1.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Alexandria City Public Schools
Phone:	(703)706-4470
Website:	http://gm.acps.k12.va.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	332
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	132
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 8

Kindergarten 66

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 47

Grade 5 58