Frederick Douglass Elementary vs John W. Tolbert Jr. Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frederick Douglass Elementary
Leesburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
581 students
John W. Tolbert Jr. Elementary
Leesburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
617 students
| Measure | Frederick Douglass Elementary Leesburg, Virginia | John W. Tolbert Jr. Elementary Leesburg, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #446 of 1,142 | #78 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #7710 of 50,301 | #717 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 581 | 617 |
| Enrollment | 581 | 617 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.4% | 26.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 92% |
| city | Leesburg | Leesburg |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John W. Tolbert Jr. Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.3 vs 75.4).
- •John W. Tolbert Jr. Elementary does better on math proficiency (92% vs 71%).
- •John W. Tolbert Jr. Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 65%).
- •John W. Tolbert Jr. Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.7% vs 55.4%).
- •Frederick Douglass Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 12.9).
- •John W. Tolbert Jr. Elementary is the larger school with 617 students compared with 581.
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 Frederick Douglass Elementary better than John W. Tolbert Jr. Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), John W. Tolbert Jr. Elementary ranks higher (90.3 vs 75.4 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 Frederick Douglass Elementary and John W. Tolbert Jr. Elementary?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Leesburg and Leesburg in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frederick Douglass Elementary: 581. John W. Tolbert Jr. Elementary: 617. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frederick Douglass Elementary and John W. Tolbert Jr. Elementary rank in Virginia?
Frederick Douglass Elementary is 446th of 1,142 and John W. Tolbert Jr. Elementary is 78th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).