Alice West Fleet Elementary vs Barrett Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alice West Fleet Elementary
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
629 students
Barrett Elementary
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
500 students
| Measure | Alice West Fleet Elementary Arlington, Virginia | Barrett Elementary Arlington, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #272 of 1,142 | #382 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #2870 of 50,301 | #6175 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 629 | 500 |
| Enrollment | 629 | 500 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.6% | 57% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 9.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 71% |
| city | Arlington | Arlington |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alice West Fleet Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.0 vs 77.9).
- •Alice West Fleet Elementary does better on math proficiency (87% vs 71%).
- •Alice West Fleet Elementary does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 70%).
- •Alice West Fleet Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.6% vs 57%).
- •Barrett Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 14.0).
- •Alice West Fleet Elementary is the larger school with 629 students compared with 500.
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 Alice West Fleet Elementary better than Barrett Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Alice West Fleet Elementary ranks higher (84.0 vs 77.9 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 Alice West Fleet Elementary and Barrett Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Arlington and Arlington in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alice West Fleet Elementary: 629. Barrett Elementary: 500. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alice West Fleet Elementary and Barrett Elementary rank in Virginia?
Alice West Fleet Elementary is 272nd of 1,142 and Barrett Elementary is 382nd of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).