Hayfield Elementary vs Island Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hayfield Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
600 students
Island Creek Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
686 students
| Measure | Hayfield Elementary Alexandria, Virginia | Island Creek Elementary Alexandria, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #277 of 1,142 | #77 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #2948 of 50,301 | #716 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 600 | 686 |
| Enrollment | 600 | 686 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20% | 14.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 84% | 89% |
| city | Alexandria | Alexandria |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Island Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.3 vs 83.9).
- •Island Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (89% vs 84%).
- •Island Creek Elementary does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 80%).
- •Island Creek Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.1% vs 20%).
- •Island Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 16.7).
- •Island Creek Elementary is the larger school with 686 students compared with 600.
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 Hayfield Elementary better than Island Creek Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Island Creek Elementary ranks higher (90.3 vs 83.9 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 Hayfield Elementary and Island Creek Elementary?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Alexandria and Alexandria in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hayfield Elementary: 600. Island Creek Elementary: 686. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hayfield Elementary and Island Creek Elementary rank in Virginia?
Hayfield Elementary is 277th of 1,142 and Island Creek Elementary is 77th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).