Carlin Springs Elementary vs Riverdale Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 242 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carlin Springs Elementary
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
534 students
Riverdale Elementary
Courtland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
533 students
| Measure | Carlin Springs Elementary Arlington, Virginia | Riverdale Elementary Courtland, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #870 of 1,142 | #791 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #15579 of 50,301 | #13999 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 534 | 533 |
| Enrollment | 534 | 533 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.5% | 91.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 85% |
| city | Arlington | Courtland |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Riverdale Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.2 vs 63.8).
- •Riverdale Elementary does better on math proficiency (85% vs 61%).
- •Riverdale Elementary does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 50%).
- •Carlin Springs Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.5% vs 91.2%).
- •Carlin Springs Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 16.2).
- •Carlin Springs Elementary is the larger school with 534 students compared with 533.
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 Carlin Springs Elementary better than Riverdale Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Riverdale Elementary ranks higher (66.2 vs 63.8 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 Carlin Springs Elementary and Riverdale Elementary?
About 242 km in a straight line, between Arlington and Courtland in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carlin Springs Elementary: 534. Riverdale Elementary: 533. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carlin Springs Elementary and Riverdale Elementary rank in Virginia?
Carlin Springs Elementary is 870th of 1,142 and Riverdale Elementary is 791st of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).