Barcroft Elementary vs Bethel Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 167 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
Bethel Elementary
Gloucester · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
494 students
| Measure | Barcroft Elementary Arlington, Virginia | Bethel Elementary Gloucester, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 80 Top 25% |
| State rank | #442 of 1,142 | #343 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #7635 of 50,301 | #5066 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 495 | 494 |
| Enrollment | 495 | 494 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.2% | 66.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 88% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 92% |
| city | Arlington | Gloucester |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bethel Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.8 vs 75.5).
- •Bethel Elementary does better on math proficiency (92% vs 75%).
- •Bethel Elementary does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 63%).
- •Barcroft Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.2% vs 66.6%).
- •Barcroft Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 13.4).
- •Barcroft Elementary is the larger school with 495 students compared with 494.
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 Bethel Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bethel Elementary ranks higher (79.8 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 Bethel Elementary?
About 167 km in a straight line, between Arlington and Gloucester in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barcroft Elementary: 495. Bethel Elementary: 494. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barcroft Elementary and Bethel Elementary rank in Virginia?
Barcroft Elementary is 442nd of 1,142 and Bethel Elementary is 343rd of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).