Armstrong Elementary vs Lake Anne Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Armstrong Elementary
Reston · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
357 students
Lake Anne Elementary
Reston · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
616 students
| Measure | Armstrong Elementary Reston, Virginia | Lake Anne Elementary Reston, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 93 Top 5% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #27 of 1,142 | #402 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #315 of 50,301 | #6702 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 357 | 616 |
| Enrollment | 357 | 616 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.3% | 49.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 76% |
| city | Reston | Reston |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Armstrong Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.7 vs 77.0).
- •Armstrong Elementary does better on math proficiency (81% vs 76%).
- •Armstrong Elementary does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 71%).
- •Armstrong Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.3% vs 49.4%).
- •Armstrong Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 13.7).
- •Lake Anne Elementary is the larger school with 616 students compared with 357.
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 Armstrong Elementary better than Lake Anne Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Armstrong Elementary ranks higher (92.7 vs 77.0 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 Armstrong Elementary and Lake Anne Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Reston and Reston in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Armstrong Elementary: 357. Lake Anne Elementary: 616. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Armstrong Elementary and Lake Anne Elementary rank in Virginia?
Armstrong Elementary is 27th of 1,142 and Lake Anne Elementary is 402nd of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).