Arlington Science Focus School vs Glebe 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.
Arlington Science Focus School
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
632 students
Glebe Elementary
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
574 students
| Measure | Arlington Science Focus School Arlington, Virginia | Glebe Elementary Arlington, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #487 of 1,142 | #74 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #8620 of 50,301 | #669 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 632 | 574 |
| Enrollment | 632 | 574 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.5% | 15.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 90% |
| Math proficiency | – | 96% |
| city | Arlington | Arlington |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Glebe Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.6 vs 73.9).
- •Glebe Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.3% vs 16.5%).
- •Glebe Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 15.4).
- •Arlington Science Focus School is the larger school with 632 students compared with 574.
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 Arlington Science Focus School better than Glebe Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Glebe Elementary ranks higher (90.6 vs 73.9 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 Arlington Science Focus School and Glebe Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Arlington and Arlington in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arlington Science Focus School: 632. Glebe Elementary: 574. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arlington Science Focus School and Glebe Elementary rank in Virginia?
Arlington Science Focus School is 487th of 1,142 and Glebe Elementary is 74th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).