Douglas MacArthur Elementary vs Mount Vernon Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 2.4 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
Mount Vernon Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
933 students
| Measure | Douglas MacArthur Elementary Alexandria, Virginia | Mount Vernon Elementary Alexandria, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #455 of 1,142 | #918 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #7883 of 50,301 | #16739 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 680 | 933 |
| Enrollment | 680 | 933 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.6% | 41.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 62% |
| city | Alexandria | Alexandria |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Douglas MacArthur Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.1 vs 62.1).
- •Douglas MacArthur Elementary does better on math proficiency (76% vs 62%).
- •Douglas MacArthur Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 57%).
- •Mount Vernon Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.2% vs 42.6%).
- •Douglas MacArthur Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 18.3).
- •Mount Vernon Elementary is the larger school with 933 students compared with 680.
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 Mount Vernon Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Douglas MacArthur Elementary ranks higher (75.1 vs 62.1 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 Mount Vernon Elementary?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Alexandria and Alexandria in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Douglas MacArthur Elementary: 680. Mount Vernon Elementary: 933. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Douglas MacArthur Elementary and Mount Vernon Elementary rank in Virginia?
Douglas MacArthur Elementary is 455th of 1,142 and Mount Vernon Elementary is 918th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).