Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary vs Kenneth W.Culbert Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 61 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
Kenneth W.Culbert Elementary
Hamilton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
417 students
| Measure | Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary Arlington, Virginia | Kenneth W.Culbert Elementary Hamilton, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 94 Top 5% |
| State rank | #372 of 1,142 | #12 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #5951 of 50,301 | #148 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% | 10.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 89% |
| city | Arlington | Hamilton |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kenneth W.Culbert Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (94.4 vs 78.3).
- •Kenneth W.Culbert Elementary does better on math proficiency (89% vs 74%).
- •Kenneth W.Culbert Elementary does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 70%).
- •Kenneth W.Culbert Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.1% vs 58%).
- •Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 11.6).
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 Kenneth W.Culbert Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Kenneth W.Culbert Elementary ranks higher (94.4 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 Kenneth W.Culbert Elementary?
About 61 km in a straight line, between Arlington and Hamilton in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary: 417. Kenneth W.Culbert Elementary: 417. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary and Kenneth W.Culbert Elementary rank in Virginia?
Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary is 372nd of 1,142 and Kenneth W.Culbert Elementary is 12th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).