Baldwin Elementary vs Pennington Traditional
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Baldwin Elementary
Manassas · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
631 students
Pennington Traditional
Manassas · Public elementary · Grades 1–8
651 students
| Measure | Baldwin Elementary Manassas, Virginia | Pennington Traditional Manassas, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #1023 of 1,142 | #287 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #21068 of 50,301 | #3238 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 1–8 |
| Students | 631 | 651 |
| Enrollment | 631 | 651 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.7% | 31.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 93% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 94% |
| city | Manassas | Manassas |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pennington Traditional scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.3 vs 55.8).
- •Pennington Traditional does better on math proficiency (94% vs 70%).
- •Pennington Traditional does better on reading proficiency (93% vs 58%).
- •Pennington Traditional does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.8% vs 86.7%).
- •Baldwin Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 17.6).
- •Pennington Traditional is the larger school with 651 students compared with 631.
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 Baldwin Elementary better than Pennington Traditional?
On the Success Index (US), Pennington Traditional ranks higher (83.3 vs 55.8 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 Baldwin Elementary and Pennington Traditional?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Manassas and Manassas in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Baldwin Elementary: 631. Pennington Traditional: 651. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Baldwin Elementary and Pennington Traditional rank in Virginia?
Baldwin Elementary is 1023rd of 1,142 and Pennington Traditional is 287th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).