Arcola Elementary vs Henrietta Lacks Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arcola Elementary
Aldie · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
748 students
Henrietta Lacks Elementary
Aldie · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
780 students
| Measure | Arcola Elementary Aldie, Virginia | Henrietta Lacks Elementary Aldie, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #56 of 1,142 | #282 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #555 of 50,301 | #3087 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 748 | 780 |
| Enrollment | 748 | 780 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.3% | 8.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | – |
| Math proficiency | 87% | – |
| city | Aldie | Aldie |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Arcola Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.1 vs 83.6).
- •Henrietta Lacks Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.6% vs 24.3%).
- •Arcola Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 13.9).
- •Henrietta Lacks Elementary is the larger school with 780 students compared with 748.
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 Arcola Elementary better than Henrietta Lacks Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Arcola Elementary ranks higher (91.1 vs 83.6 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 Arcola Elementary and Henrietta Lacks Elementary?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Aldie and Aldie in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arcola Elementary: 748. Henrietta Lacks Elementary: 780. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arcola Elementary and Henrietta Lacks Elementary rank in Virginia?
Arcola Elementary is 56th of 1,142 and Henrietta Lacks Elementary is 282nd of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).