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School Comparison

DOUGLAS MACARTHUR ELEM
vs.
GEORGE MASON ELEM

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

DOUGLAS MACARTHUR ELEM
GEORGE MASON ELEM
  • GEORGE MASON ELEM reported a higher students per counselor than DOUGLAS MACARTHUR ELEM (332:1 vs. 184.7:1).
  • DOUGLAS MACARTHUR ELEM reported a higher chronically absent students than GEORGE MASON ELEM (85 vs. 52).
  • DOUGLAS MACARTHUR ELEM reported a higher gifted & talented than GEORGE MASON ELEM (41 vs. 38).
  • Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

DOUGLAS MACARTHUR ELEM reported a higher chronically absent students than GEORGE MASON ELEM (85 vs. 52).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

DOUGLAS MACARTHUR ELEM reported a higher gifted & talented than GEORGE MASON ELEM (41 vs. 38).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

DOUGLAS MACARTHUR ELEM reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than GEORGE MASON ELEM (2 vs. 0).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

GEORGE MASON ELEM reported a higher students per counselor than DOUGLAS MACARTHUR ELEM (332:1 vs. 184.7:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

13 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
DOUGLAS MACARTHUR ELEM
$21,715.59
GEORGE MASON ELEM
$21,715.59
Local revenue share
DOUGLAS MACARTHUR ELEM
70%
GEORGE MASON ELEM
70%
State revenue share
DOUGLAS MACARTHUR ELEM
18.6%
GEORGE MASON ELEM
18.6%
Federal revenue share
DOUGLAS MACARTHUR ELEM
11.3%
GEORGE MASON ELEM
11.3%
District chronic absenteeism rate
DOUGLAS MACARTHUR ELEM
16.4%
GEORGE MASON ELEM
16.4%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Alexandria city
$113,638
Alexandria city
$113,638
Poverty rate
Alexandria city
8.4%
Alexandria city
8.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Alexandria city
65.8%
Alexandria city
65.8%
Unemployment rate
Alexandria city
2.4%
Alexandria city
2.4%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.