Cardinal Forest Elementary vs Douglas MacArthur Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 14 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cardinal Forest Elementary
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
680 students
Douglas MacArthur Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
680 students
| Measure | Cardinal Forest Elementary Springfield, Virginia | Douglas MacArthur Elementary Alexandria, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #127 of 1,142 | #455 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #1166 of 50,301 | #7883 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 680 | 680 |
| Enrollment | 680 | 680 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.2% | 42.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 86% | 76% |
| city | Springfield | Alexandria |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cardinal Forest Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.4 vs 75.1).
- •Cardinal Forest Elementary does better on math proficiency (86% vs 76%).
- •Cardinal Forest Elementary does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 72%).
- •Cardinal Forest Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.2% vs 42.6%).
- •Cardinal Forest Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 16.2).
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 Forest Elementary better than Douglas MacArthur Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cardinal Forest Elementary ranks higher (88.4 vs 75.1 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 Forest Elementary and Douglas MacArthur Elementary?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Springfield and Alexandria in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cardinal Forest Elementary: 680. Douglas MacArthur Elementary: 680. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cardinal Forest Elementary and Douglas MacArthur Elementary rank in Virginia?
Cardinal Forest Elementary is 127th of 1,142 and Douglas MacArthur Elementary is 455th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).