Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary vs Hoffman-Boston Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 2.0 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
Hoffman-Boston Elementary
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
592 students
| Measure | Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary Arlington, Virginia | Hoffman-Boston Elementary Arlington, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #372 of 1,142 | #250 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #5951 of 50,301 | #2519 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 417 | 592 |
| Enrollment | 417 | 592 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58% | 43.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 87% |
| city | Arlington | Arlington |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hoffman-Boston Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.8 vs 78.3).
- •Hoffman-Boston Elementary does better on math proficiency (87% vs 74%).
- •Hoffman-Boston Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 70%).
- •Hoffman-Boston Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.8% vs 58%).
- •Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 11.4).
- •Hoffman-Boston Elementary is the larger school with 592 students compared with 417.
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 Hoffman-Boston Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hoffman-Boston Elementary ranks higher (84.8 vs 78.3 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 Hoffman-Boston Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Arlington and Arlington in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary: 417. Hoffman-Boston Elementary: 592. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary and Hoffman-Boston Elementary rank in Virginia?
Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary is 372nd of 1,142 and Hoffman-Boston Elementary is 250th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).