Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary vs Randolph Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 1.4 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
Randolph Elementary
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
430 students
| Measure | Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary Arlington, Virginia | Randolph Elementary Arlington, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #372 of 1,142 | #374 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #5951 of 50,301 | #5984 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 417 | 430 |
| Enrollment | 417 | 430 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58% | 57.9% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 9.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 77% |
| city | Arlington | Arlington |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (78.3 vs 78.3).
- •Randolph Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 74%).
- •Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 67%).
- •Randolph Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.9% vs 58%).
- •Randolph Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 10.2).
- •Randolph Elementary is the larger school with 430 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 Randolph Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary and Randolph Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Arlington and Arlington in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary: 417. Randolph Elementary: 430. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary and Randolph Elementary rank in Virginia?
Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary is 372nd of 1,142 and Randolph Elementary is 374th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).