Charles Barrett Elementary vs Hoffman-Boston Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 2.2 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
Hoffman-Boston Elementary
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
592 students
| Measure | Charles Barrett Elementary Alexandria, Virginia | Hoffman-Boston Elementary Arlington, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #354 of 1,142 | #250 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #5467 of 50,301 | #2519 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 547 | 592 |
| Enrollment | 547 | 592 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.4% | 43.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 80% | 87% |
| city | Alexandria | Arlington |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hoffman-Boston Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.8 vs 79.1).
- •Hoffman-Boston Elementary does better on math proficiency (87% vs 80%).
- •Charles Barrett Elementary does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 72%).
- •Hoffman-Boston Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.8% vs 51.4%).
- •Hoffman-Boston Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 14.4).
- •Hoffman-Boston Elementary is the larger school with 592 students compared with 547.
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 Hoffman-Boston Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hoffman-Boston Elementary ranks higher (84.8 vs 79.1 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 Charles Barrett Elementary and Hoffman-Boston Elementary?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Alexandria and Arlington in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charles Barrett Elementary: 547. Hoffman-Boston Elementary: 592. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charles Barrett Elementary and Hoffman-Boston Elementary rank in Virginia?
Charles Barrett Elementary is 354th of 1,142 and Hoffman-Boston Elementary is 250th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).