Columbia Elementary vs Parklawn Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbia Elementary
Annandale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
377 students
Parklawn Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
963 students
| Measure | Columbia Elementary Annandale, Virginia | Parklawn Elementary Alexandria, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #168 of 1,142 | #1050 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #1571 of 50,301 | #24148 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 377 | 963 |
| Enrollment | 377 | 963 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.6% | 98.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 88% | 65% |
| city | Annandale | Alexandria |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbia Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.2 vs 51.5).
- •Columbia Elementary does better on math proficiency (88% vs 65%).
- •Columbia Elementary does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 53%).
- •Columbia Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.6% vs 98.1%).
- •Columbia Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 14.2).
- •Parklawn Elementary is the larger school with 963 students compared with 377.
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 Columbia Elementary better than Parklawn Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Columbia Elementary ranks higher (87.2 vs 51.5 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 Columbia Elementary and Parklawn Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Annandale and Alexandria in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Elementary: 377. Parklawn Elementary: 963. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Elementary and Parklawn Elementary rank in Virginia?
Columbia Elementary is 168th of 1,142 and Parklawn Elementary is 1050th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).