Arlington Traditional vs Cardinal Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 985 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arlington Traditional
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
624 students
Cardinal Elementary
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
682 students
| Measure | Arlington Traditional Arlington, Virginia | Cardinal Elementary Arlington, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 92 Top 5% |
| State rank | #174 of 1,142 | #38 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #1599 of 50,301 | #394 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 624 | 682 |
| Enrollment | 624 | 682 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.3% | 6.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 96% | 90% |
| Math proficiency | 98% | 94% |
| city | Arlington | Arlington |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cardinal Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.1 vs 87.1).
- •Arlington Traditional does better on math proficiency (98% vs 94%).
- •Arlington Traditional does better on reading proficiency (96% vs 90%).
- •Cardinal Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.7% vs 35.3%).
- •Cardinal Elementary is the larger school with 682 students compared with 624.
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 Traditional better than Cardinal Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cardinal Elementary ranks higher (92.1 vs 87.1 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 Arlington Traditional and Cardinal Elementary?
About 985 m in a straight line, between Arlington and Arlington in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arlington Traditional: 624. Cardinal Elementary: 682. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arlington Traditional and Cardinal Elementary rank in Virginia?
Arlington Traditional is 174th of 1,142 and Cardinal Elementary is 38th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).