Discovery Elementary vs Jamestown Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Discovery Elementary
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
489 students
Jamestown Elementary
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
456 students
| Measure | Discovery Elementary Arlington, Virginia | Jamestown Elementary Arlington, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 95 Top 5% | 97 Top 5% |
| State rank | #7 of 1,142 | #2 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #104 of 50,301 | #30 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 489 | 456 |
| Enrollment | 489 | 456 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 4.3% | 2.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 88% | 94% |
| Math proficiency | 95% | 95% |
| city | Arlington | Arlington |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jamestown Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (96.8 vs 95.0).
- •Jamestown Elementary does better on reading proficiency (94% vs 88%).
- •Jamestown Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2.9% vs 4.3%).
- •Jamestown Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 12.9).
- •Discovery Elementary is the larger school with 489 students compared with 456.
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 Discovery Elementary better than Jamestown Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Jamestown Elementary ranks higher (96.8 vs 95.0 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 Discovery Elementary and Jamestown Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Arlington and Arlington in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery Elementary: 489. Jamestown Elementary: 456. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery Elementary and Jamestown Elementary rank in Virginia?
Discovery Elementary is 7th of 1,142 and Jamestown Elementary is 2nd of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).