Jamestown Elementary vs Nottingham Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jamestown Elementary
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
456 students
Nottingham Elementary
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
382 students
| Measure | Jamestown Elementary Arlington, Virginia | Nottingham Elementary Arlington, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 97 Top 5% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #2 of 1,142 | #59 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #30 of 50,301 | #567 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 456 | 382 |
| Enrollment | 456 | 382 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 94% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 95% | 95% |
| city | Arlington | Arlington |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jamestown Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (96.8 vs 91.1).
- •Jamestown Elementary does better on reading proficiency (94% vs 92%).
- •Jamestown Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2.9% vs 4.7%).
- •Jamestown Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 15.3).
- •Jamestown Elementary is the larger school with 456 students compared with 382.
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 Jamestown Elementary better than Nottingham Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Jamestown Elementary ranks higher (96.8 vs 91.1 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 Jamestown Elementary and Nottingham Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Arlington and Arlington in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jamestown Elementary: 456. Nottingham Elementary: 382. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jamestown Elementary and Nottingham Elementary rank in Virginia?
Jamestown Elementary is 2nd of 1,142 and Nottingham Elementary is 59th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).