Arlington Traditional vs Jessie Thackrey Preschool
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arlington Traditional
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
624 students
Jessie Thackrey Preschool
Falls Church · Public other · Grades PK–PK
73 students
| Measure | Arlington Traditional Arlington, Virginia | Jessie Thackrey Preschool Falls Church, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #174 of 1,142 | – |
| National rank | #1599 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 624 | 73 |
| Enrollment | 624 | 73 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.3% | 28.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 9.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 96% | – |
| Math proficiency | 98% | – |
| city | Arlington | Falls Church |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jessie Thackrey Preschool does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.8% vs 35.3%).
- •Jessie Thackrey Preschool does better on students per teacher (9.1 vs 14.5).
- •Arlington Traditional is the larger school with 624 students compared with 73.
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 Jessie Thackrey Preschool?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Arlington Traditional and Jessie Thackrey Preschool?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Arlington and Falls Church in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arlington Traditional: 624. Jessie Thackrey Preschool: 73. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arlington Traditional and Jessie Thackrey Preschool rank in Virginia?
Arlington Traditional is 174th of 1,142 and Jessie Thackrey Preschool is unranked among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).