Abingdon Elementary vs Charles Barrett Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Abingdon Elementary
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
768 students
Charles Barrett Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
547 students
| Measure | Abingdon Elementary Arlington, Virginia | Charles Barrett Elementary Alexandria, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #600 of 1,142 | #354 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #10496 of 50,301 | #5467 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 768 | 547 |
| Enrollment | 768 | 547 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.6% | 51.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 80% |
| city | Arlington | Alexandria |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Charles Barrett Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.1 vs 71.1).
- •Charles Barrett Elementary does better on math proficiency (80% vs 71%).
- •Charles Barrett Elementary does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 63%).
- •Charles Barrett Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.4% vs 57.6%).
- •Abingdon Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 14.4).
- •Abingdon Elementary is the larger school with 768 students compared with 547.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Abingdon Elementary better than Charles Barrett Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Charles Barrett Elementary ranks higher (79.1 vs 71.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Abingdon Elementary and Charles Barrett Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Arlington and Alexandria in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Abingdon Elementary: 768. Charles Barrett Elementary: 547. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Abingdon Elementary and Charles Barrett Elementary rank in Virginia?
Abingdon Elementary is 600th of 1,142 and Charles Barrett Elementary is 354th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).