Barcroft Elementary vs Cold Harbor Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 142 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
Cold Harbor Elementary
Mechanicsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
495 students
| Measure | Barcroft Elementary Arlington, Virginia | Cold Harbor Elementary Mechanicsville, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #442 of 1,142 | #265 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #7635 of 50,301 | #2749 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 495 | 495 |
| Enrollment | 495 | 495 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.2% | 44.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 86% |
| city | Arlington | Mechanicsville |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cold Harbor Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.3 vs 75.5).
- •Cold Harbor Elementary does better on math proficiency (86% vs 75%).
- •Cold Harbor Elementary does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 63%).
- •Cold Harbor Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.2% vs 57.2%).
- •Barcroft Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 12.1).
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 Cold Harbor Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cold Harbor Elementary ranks higher (84.3 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 Cold Harbor Elementary?
About 142 km in a straight line, between Arlington and Mechanicsville in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barcroft Elementary: 495. Cold Harbor Elementary: 495. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barcroft Elementary and Cold Harbor Elementary rank in Virginia?
Barcroft Elementary is 442nd of 1,142 and Cold Harbor Elementary is 265th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).