Crossfield Elementary vs Dogwood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crossfield Elementary
Herndon · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
513 students
Dogwood Elementary
Reston · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
745 students
| Measure | Crossfield Elementary Herndon, Virginia | Dogwood Elementary Reston, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 95 Top 5% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #8 of 1,142 | #1062 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #116 of 50,301 | #25360 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 513 | 745 |
| Enrollment | 513 | 745 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.2% | 98.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 89% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 93% | 65% |
| city | Herndon | Reston |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Crossfield Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (94.8 vs 49.7).
- •Crossfield Elementary does better on math proficiency (93% vs 65%).
- •Crossfield Elementary does better on reading proficiency (89% vs 46%).
- •Crossfield Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.2% vs 98.5%).
- •Dogwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 12.8).
- •Dogwood Elementary is the larger school with 745 students compared with 513.
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 Crossfield Elementary better than Dogwood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Crossfield Elementary ranks higher (94.8 vs 49.7 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 Crossfield Elementary and Dogwood Elementary?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Herndon and Reston in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Crossfield Elementary: 513. Dogwood Elementary: 745. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Crossfield Elementary and Dogwood Elementary rank in Virginia?
Crossfield Elementary is 8th of 1,142 and Dogwood Elementary is 1062nd of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).