Barcroft Elementary vs Barrett Elementary
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.
Barcroft Elementary
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
495 students
Barrett Elementary
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
500 students
| Measure | Barcroft Elementary Arlington, Virginia | Barrett Elementary Arlington, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #442 of 1,142 | #382 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #7635 of 50,301 | #6175 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 495 | 500 |
| Enrollment | 495 | 500 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.2% | 57% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 9.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 71% |
| city | Arlington | Arlington |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Barrett Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.9 vs 75.5).
- •Barcroft Elementary does better on math proficiency (75% vs 71%).
- •Barrett Elementary does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 63%).
- •Barrett Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57% vs 57.2%).
- •Barrett Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 11.0).
- •Barrett Elementary is the larger school with 500 students compared with 495.
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 Barcroft Elementary better than Barrett Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Barrett Elementary ranks higher (77.9 vs 75.5 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 Barcroft Elementary and Barrett Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Arlington and Arlington in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barcroft Elementary: 495. Barrett Elementary: 500. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barcroft Elementary and Barrett Elementary rank in Virginia?
Barcroft Elementary is 442nd of 1,142 and Barrett Elementary is 382nd of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).