Douglas MacArthur Elementary vs Jefferson-Houston PK-8 School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Douglas MacArthur Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
680 students
Jefferson-Houston PK-8 School
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
506 students
| Measure | Douglas MacArthur Elementary Alexandria, Virginia | Jefferson-Houston PK-8 School Alexandria, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #455 of 1,142 | #931 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #7883 of 50,301 | #17205 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 680 | 506 |
| Enrollment | 680 | 506 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.6% | 85% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 59% |
| city | Alexandria | Alexandria |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Douglas MacArthur Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.1 vs 61.4).
- •Douglas MacArthur Elementary does better on math proficiency (76% vs 59%).
- •Douglas MacArthur Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 61%).
- •Douglas MacArthur Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.6% vs 85%).
- •Jefferson-Houston PK-8 School does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 16.2).
- •Douglas MacArthur Elementary is the larger school with 680 students compared with 506.
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 Douglas MacArthur Elementary better than Jefferson-Houston PK-8 School?
On the Success Index (US), Douglas MacArthur Elementary ranks higher (75.1 vs 61.4 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 Douglas MacArthur Elementary and Jefferson-Houston PK-8 School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Alexandria and Alexandria in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Douglas MacArthur Elementary: 680. Jefferson-Houston PK-8 School: 506. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Douglas MacArthur Elementary and Jefferson-Houston PK-8 School rank in Virginia?
Douglas MacArthur Elementary is 455th of 1,142 and Jefferson-Houston PK-8 School is 931st of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).