Barrett Elementary vs Bay View Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 229 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barrett Elementary
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
500 students
Bay View Elementary
Norfolk · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
500 students
| Measure | Barrett Elementary Arlington, Virginia | Bay View Elementary Norfolk, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #382 of 1,142 | #811 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #6175 of 50,301 | #14370 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 500 | 500 |
| Enrollment | 500 | 500 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57% | 101.2% |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 87% |
| city | Arlington | Norfolk |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Barrett Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.9 vs 65.6).
- •Bay View Elementary does better on math proficiency (87% vs 71%).
- •Bay View Elementary does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 70%).
- •Barrett Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57% vs 101.2%).
- •Barrett Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 14.3).
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 Barrett Elementary better than Bay View Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Barrett Elementary ranks higher (77.9 vs 65.6 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 Barrett Elementary and Bay View Elementary?
About 229 km in a straight line, between Arlington and Norfolk in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barrett Elementary: 500. Bay View Elementary: 500. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barrett Elementary and Bay View Elementary rank in Virginia?
Barrett Elementary is 382nd of 1,142 and Bay View Elementary is 811th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).