Dogwood Elementary vs Lake Anne Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dogwood Elementary
Reston · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
745 students
Lake Anne Elementary
Reston · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
616 students
| Measure | Dogwood Elementary Reston, Virginia | Lake Anne Elementary Reston, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1062 of 1,142 | #402 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #25360 of 50,301 | #6702 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 745 | 616 |
| Enrollment | 745 | 616 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.5% | 49.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 76% |
| city | Reston | Reston |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Anne Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.0 vs 49.7).
- •Lake Anne Elementary does better on math proficiency (76% vs 65%).
- •Lake Anne Elementary does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 46%).
- •Lake Anne Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.4% vs 98.5%).
- •Dogwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 13.7).
- •Dogwood Elementary is the larger school with 745 students compared with 616.
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 Dogwood Elementary better than Lake Anne Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lake Anne Elementary ranks higher (77.0 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 Dogwood Elementary and Lake Anne Elementary?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Reston and Reston in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dogwood Elementary: 745. Lake Anne Elementary: 616. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dogwood Elementary and Lake Anne Elementary rank in Virginia?
Dogwood Elementary is 1062nd of 1,142 and Lake Anne Elementary is 402nd of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).