Early Childhood Center vs James K. Polk Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Early Childhood Center
Alexandria · Public other · Grades PK–PK
198 students
James K. Polk Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
804 students
| Measure | Early Childhood Center Alexandria, Virginia | James K. Polk Elementary Alexandria, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #894 of 1,142 |
| National rank | – | #16102 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–PK | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 198 | 804 |
| Enrollment | 198 | 804 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 75.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 67% |
| Math proficiency | – | 76% |
| city | Alexandria | Alexandria |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Early Childhood Center does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 17.1).
- •James K. Polk Elementary is the larger school with 804 students compared with 198.
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 Early Childhood Center better than James K. Polk 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 Early Childhood Center and James K. Polk Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Alexandria and Alexandria in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Early Childhood Center: 198. James K. Polk Elementary: 804. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Early Childhood Center and James K. Polk Elementary rank in Virginia?
Early Childhood Center is unranked and James K. Polk Elementary is 894th of 1,142 among other schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).