Abingdon Elementary vs Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 1.2 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
Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
417 students
| Measure | Abingdon Elementary Arlington, Virginia | Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary Arlington, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #600 of 1,142 | #372 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #10496 of 50,301 | #5951 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 768 | 417 |
| Enrollment | 768 | 417 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.6% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 10.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 74% |
| city | Arlington | Arlington |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.3 vs 71.1).
- •Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary does better on math proficiency (74% vs 71%).
- •Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 63%).
- •Abingdon Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.6% vs 58%).
- •Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 13.2).
- •Abingdon Elementary is the larger school with 768 students compared with 417.
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 Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary ranks higher (78.3 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 Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Arlington and Arlington in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Abingdon Elementary: 768. Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary: 417. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Abingdon Elementary and Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary rank in Virginia?
Abingdon Elementary is 600th of 1,142 and Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary is 372nd of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).