Belvedere Elementary vs Parklawn Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belvedere Elementary
Falls Church · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
606 students
Parklawn Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
963 students
| Measure | Belvedere Elementary Falls Church, Virginia | Parklawn Elementary Alexandria, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #281 of 1,142 | #1050 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #3027 of 50,301 | #24148 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 606 | 963 |
| Enrollment | 606 | 963 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.1% | 98.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 91% | 65% |
| city | Falls Church | Alexandria |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Belvedere Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.7 vs 51.5).
- •Belvedere Elementary does better on math proficiency (91% vs 65%).
- •Belvedere Elementary does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 53%).
- •Belvedere Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.1% vs 98.1%).
- •Belvedere Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 14.2).
- •Parklawn Elementary is the larger school with 963 students compared with 606.
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 Belvedere Elementary better than Parklawn Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Belvedere Elementary ranks higher (83.7 vs 51.5 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 Belvedere Elementary and Parklawn Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Falls Church and Alexandria in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belvedere Elementary: 606. Parklawn Elementary: 963. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belvedere Elementary and Parklawn Elementary rank in Virginia?
Belvedere Elementary is 281st of 1,142 and Parklawn Elementary is 1050th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).