Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Arlington, Virginia 22206 · Arlington County Public Schools
#372 of 1,142 elementary schools in Virginia
#5951 of 50,301 nationally
About Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary
Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary is a public elementary located in Arlington, in the Arlington County Public Schools school district of Virginia, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 417 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 78.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 372nd of 1,142 ranked elementary schools in Virginia. Its strongest component is students per teacher (93th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 417.
There are 36 schools in Arlington; Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary ranks 24th of 35 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)74%
- Reading proficiency (30%)70%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)58%
- Students per teacher (15%)10.2
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 417
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 58%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 10.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 70%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 74%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Charles Barrett Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
547 students · 1.1 km away
Abingdon Elementary
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
768 students · 1.2 km away
Randolph Elementary
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
430 students · 1.4 km away
Oakridge Elementary
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
636 students · 1.5 km away
Gunston Middle
Arlington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,072 students · 1.5 km away
Claremont Immersion
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
595 students · 1.6 km away
Hoffman-Boston Elementary
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
592 students · 2.0 km away
Montessori Public School of Arlington
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
528 students · 2.0 km away
Wakefield High
Arlington · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,646 students · 2.1 km away
Barcroft Elementary
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
495 students · 2.4 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Virginia with a comparable Enrollment.
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417 students
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417 students
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417 students
Emerick Elementary
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416 students
South Elementary
Disputanta · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
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Mountain View Elementary
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary a good school?
Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 78.3 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #372 of 1,142 in Virginia. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary rank in Virginia?
Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary ranks #372 of 1,142 elementary schools in Virginia and #5951 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary?
Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary had 417 students in 2025.
Is Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.