Cameron Elementary vs Douglas MacArthur Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cameron Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
606 students
Douglas MacArthur Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
680 students
| Measure | Cameron Elementary Alexandria, Virginia | Douglas MacArthur Elementary Alexandria, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #917 of 1,142 | #455 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #16704 of 50,301 | #7883 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 606 | 680 |
| Enrollment | 606 | 680 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.6% | 42.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 76% |
| city | Alexandria | Alexandria |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Douglas MacArthur Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.1 vs 62.1).
- •Douglas MacArthur Elementary does better on math proficiency (76% vs 72%).
- •Douglas MacArthur Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 59%).
- •Douglas MacArthur Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.6% vs 87.6%).
- •Cameron Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 16.2).
- •Douglas MacArthur Elementary is the larger school with 680 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 Cameron Elementary better than Douglas MacArthur Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Douglas MacArthur Elementary ranks higher (75.1 vs 62.1 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 Cameron Elementary and Douglas MacArthur Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Alexandria and Alexandria in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cameron Elementary: 606. Douglas MacArthur Elementary: 680. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cameron Elementary and Douglas MacArthur Elementary rank in Virginia?
Cameron Elementary is 917th of 1,142 and Douglas MacArthur Elementary is 455th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).