Echo Lake Elementary vs Jefferson-Houston PK-8 School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 134 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Echo Lake Elementary
Glen Allen · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
506 students
Jefferson-Houston PK-8 School
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
506 students
| Measure | Echo Lake Elementary Glen Allen, Virginia | Jefferson-Houston PK-8 School Alexandria, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #210 of 1,142 | #931 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #2087 of 50,301 | #17205 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 506 | 506 |
| Enrollment | 506 | 506 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.7% | 85% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 95% | 59% |
| city | Glen Allen | Alexandria |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Echo Lake Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.8 vs 61.4).
- •Echo Lake Elementary does better on math proficiency (95% vs 59%).
- •Echo Lake Elementary does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 61%).
- •Echo Lake Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.7% vs 85%).
- •Jefferson-Houston PK-8 School does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 15.8).
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 Echo Lake Elementary better than Jefferson-Houston PK-8 School?
On the Success Index (US), Echo Lake Elementary ranks higher (85.8 vs 61.4 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 Echo Lake Elementary and Jefferson-Houston PK-8 School?
About 134 km in a straight line, between Glen Allen and Alexandria in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Echo Lake Elementary: 506. Jefferson-Houston PK-8 School: 506. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Echo Lake Elementary and Jefferson-Houston PK-8 School rank in Virginia?
Echo Lake Elementary is 210th of 1,142 and Jefferson-Houston PK-8 School is 931st of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).