Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary vs Harold Macon Ratcliffe Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 145 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
417 students
Harold Macon Ratcliffe Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
417 students
| Measure | Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary Arlington, Virginia | Harold Macon Ratcliffe Elementary Richmond, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #372 of 1,142 | #1009 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #5951 of 50,301 | #20197 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 417 | 417 |
| Enrollment | 417 | 417 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58% | 89.7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 62% |
| city | Arlington | Richmond |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.3 vs 57.1).
- •Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary does better on math proficiency (74% vs 62%).
- •Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 60%).
- •Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58% vs 89.7%).
- •Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 13.5).
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 Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary better than Harold Macon Ratcliffe Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary ranks higher (78.3 vs 57.1 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 Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary and Harold Macon Ratcliffe Elementary?
About 145 km in a straight line, between Arlington and Richmond in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary: 417. Harold Macon Ratcliffe Elementary: 417. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary and Harold Macon Ratcliffe Elementary rank in Virginia?
Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary is 372nd of 1,142 and Harold Macon Ratcliffe Elementary is 1009th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).