Fort Belvoir Elementary vs Washington Mill Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fort Belvoir Elementary
Fort Belvoir · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
707 students
Washington Mill Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
592 students
| Measure | Fort Belvoir Elementary Fort Belvoir, Virginia | Washington Mill Elementary Alexandria, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #371 of 1,142 | #836 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #5908 of 50,301 | #14826 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 707 | 592 |
| Enrollment | 707 | 592 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.4% | 78.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 72% |
| city | Fort Belvoir | Alexandria |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fort Belvoir Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.4 vs 65.0).
- •Fort Belvoir Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 72%).
- •Washington Mill Elementary does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 62%).
- •Fort Belvoir Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.4% vs 78.9%).
- •Fort Belvoir Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 14.8).
- •Fort Belvoir Elementary is the larger school with 707 students compared with 592.
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 Fort Belvoir Elementary better than Washington Mill Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Fort Belvoir Elementary ranks higher (78.4 vs 65.0 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 Fort Belvoir Elementary and Washington Mill Elementary?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Fort Belvoir and Alexandria in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fort Belvoir Elementary: 707. Washington Mill Elementary: 592. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fort Belvoir Elementary and Washington Mill Elementary rank in Virginia?
Fort Belvoir Elementary is 371st of 1,142 and Washington Mill Elementary is 836th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).