Cardinal Elementary vs Nottingham Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cardinal Elementary
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
682 students
Nottingham Elementary
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
382 students
| Measure | Cardinal Elementary Arlington, Virginia | Nottingham Elementary Arlington, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 92 Top 5% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #38 of 1,142 | #59 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #394 of 50,301 | #567 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 682 | 382 |
| Enrollment | 682 | 382 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 6.7% | 4.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 90% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 94% | 95% |
| city | Arlington | Arlington |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cardinal Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.1 vs 91.1).
- •Nottingham Elementary does better on math proficiency (95% vs 94%).
- •Nottingham Elementary does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 90%).
- •Nottingham Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (4.7% vs 6.7%).
- •Cardinal Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 15.3).
- •Cardinal Elementary is the larger school with 682 students compared with 382.
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 Cardinal Elementary better than Nottingham Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cardinal Elementary ranks higher (92.1 vs 91.1 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 Cardinal Elementary and Nottingham Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Arlington and Arlington in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cardinal Elementary: 682. Nottingham Elementary: 382. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cardinal Elementary and Nottingham Elementary rank in Virginia?
Cardinal Elementary is 38th of 1,142 and Nottingham Elementary is 59th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).