Matthew Maury Elementary School

Matthew Maury Elementary School

Grades K - 5
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 2:35 p.m.

600 Russell Road
Alexandria, Virginia 22301
Phone: 703-706-4440
Fax: 703-683-5146
Voice Mail: 703-836-8021
Map + Directions

Principal:
Lucretia Jackson

Web Page:
www.acps.k12.va.us/maury/

Academic Curriculum

The academic curriculum at Maury includes reading, language arts, mathematics, social studies, and science. The school also offers:

  • art instruction with a certified art teacher once a week
  • vocal music instruction with a certified music teacher once a week
  • band and orchestra instruction
  • two physical education classes a week with a certified P.E. teacher
  • dedicated science exploration lab
  • instruction in family life education at levels appropriate to age
  • special education programs
  • Talented and Gifted program for grades K-5; TAG pull-out program for grades 4-5

School Faculty

Number of Licensed Staff: 36
With Post-Graduate Degrees: 80%

Demographics

Enrollment (as of 9/2012): 418 students

  • African American: 26%
  • Asian/Pacific Islander: 2%
  • American Indian: 1%
  • Hispanic: 9%
  • White: 59%
  • Unspecified: 3%

Other Student Programs

  • After-school Enrichment Clubs
  • Extended Day Care, provided by the Campagna Center
  • Hands-On Science
  • Reading Is Fundamental (RIF)
  • Scout Programs in the Evenings

School Support Programs

At Maury, the principal, psychologist, social worker, nurse and guidance counselor work together as a team to provide students and their families an array of testing, counseling and other support services.

Meal Program

Alexandria students may receive free or reduced priced meals if their family income meets eligibility requirements. For more information on our meal programs, visit the School Nutrition Services section of our website.

Community Programs

  • Campagna Center - AM/PM Extended Day Care
  • PTA Reflections Program
  • Recreation Department

Volunteers

Parent and community volunteers play a key role in the education of children at Maury. Volunteers tutor students, arrange special events and chaperone field trips. The PTA provides both financial support and person-power for a wide variety of programs and activities.

Business and Community Partners

  • Santa Claus' Yacht Club

Special Events

  • American Education Week
  • Back-to-School Night
  • Book Fairs
  • Evening Curriculum Nights
  • Fall Festival
  • Quarterly Curriculum Celebrations
  • Spring Fling

Matthew Maury Elementary School is fully accredited and meets Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP). To learn more, review the Virginia School Report Card (PDF) on the Virginia Department of Education Web site or review recent Test Scores.