Charles Barrett Elementary vs Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charles Barrett Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
547 students
Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
417 students
| Measure | Charles Barrett Elementary Alexandria, Virginia | Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary Arlington, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #354 of 1,142 | #372 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #5467 of 50,301 | #5951 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 547 | 417 |
| Enrollment | 547 | 417 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.4% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 10.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 80% | 74% |
| city | Alexandria | Arlington |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (79.1 vs 78.3).
- •Charles Barrett Elementary does better on math proficiency (80% vs 74%).
- •Charles Barrett Elementary does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 70%).
- •Charles Barrett Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.4% vs 58%).
- •Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 14.4).
- •Charles Barrett Elementary is the larger school with 547 students compared with 417.
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 Charles Barrett Elementary better than Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Charles Barrett Elementary and Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Alexandria and Arlington in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charles Barrett Elementary: 547. Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary: 417. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charles Barrett Elementary and Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary rank in Virginia?
Charles Barrett Elementary is 354th of 1,142 and Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary is 372nd of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).