Chesterbrook Elementary vs Discovery Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chesterbrook Elementary
McLean · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
557 students
Discovery Elementary
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
489 students
| Measure | Chesterbrook Elementary McLean, Virginia | Discovery Elementary Arlington, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 92 Top 5% | 95 Top 5% |
| State rank | #35 of 1,142 | #7 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #369 of 50,301 | #104 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 557 | 489 |
| Enrollment | 557 | 489 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 2.5% | 4.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 88% |
| Math proficiency | 97% | 95% |
| city | McLean | Arlington |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Discovery Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (95.0 vs 92.3).
- •Chesterbrook Elementary does better on math proficiency (97% vs 95%).
- •Chesterbrook Elementary does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 88%).
- •Chesterbrook Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2.5% vs 4.3%).
- •Discovery Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 14.7).
- •Chesterbrook Elementary is the larger school with 557 students compared with 489.
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 Chesterbrook Elementary better than Discovery Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Discovery Elementary ranks higher (95.0 vs 92.3 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 Chesterbrook Elementary and Discovery Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between McLean and Arlington in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chesterbrook Elementary: 557. Discovery Elementary: 489. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chesterbrook Elementary and Discovery Elementary rank in Virginia?
Chesterbrook Elementary is 35th of 1,142 and Discovery Elementary is 7th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).