Jamestown Elementary vs Taylor Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 2.5 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
Taylor Elementary
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
530 students
| Measure | Jamestown Elementary Arlington, Virginia | Taylor Elementary Arlington, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 97 Top 5% | 95 Top 5% |
| State rank | #2 of 1,142 | #6 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #30 of 50,301 | #83 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 456 | 530 |
| Enrollment | 456 | 530 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 2.9% | 9.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 94% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 95% | 96% |
| city | Arlington | Arlington |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jamestown Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (96.8 vs 95.3).
- •Taylor Elementary does better on math proficiency (96% vs 95%).
- •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 9.1%).
- •Jamestown Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 12.6).
- •Taylor Elementary is the larger school with 530 students compared with 456.
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 Taylor Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Jamestown Elementary ranks higher (96.8 vs 95.3 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 Taylor Elementary?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Arlington and Arlington in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jamestown Elementary: 456. Taylor Elementary: 530. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jamestown Elementary and Taylor Elementary rank in Virginia?
Jamestown Elementary is 2nd of 1,142 and Taylor Elementary is 6th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).