VirginiaSchoolsJefferson-Houston PK-8 School

Jefferson-Houston PK-8 School

PublicGrades -18
Alexandria, Virginia · Alexandria City Public Schools
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students587
Student:Teacher10.5:1
Free/Reduced Lunch83%
Title INo
Jefferson-Houston PK-8 School

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 485
587
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
83%+17.6pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
10.5:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–8
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

Jefferson-Houston PK-8 School is a public elementary serving grades -1–8 in Alexandria, Virginia. The school enrolls 587 students. It is part of the Alexandria City Public Schools district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Virginia state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
10.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
83% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–8
DistrictAlexandria City Public Schools
County51510
CityAlexandria
ZIP22314
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID510012000044

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment587

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %83%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)