Jefferson-Houston PK-8 School vs Lyles-Crouch Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson-Houston PK-8 School
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
506 students
Lyles-Crouch Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
378 students
| Measure | Jefferson-Houston PK-8 School Alexandria, Virginia | Lyles-Crouch Elementary Alexandria, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #931 of 1,142 | #188 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #17205 of 50,301 | #1825 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 506 | 378 |
| Enrollment | 506 | 378 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 89% |
| city | Alexandria | Alexandria |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lyles-Crouch Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.5 vs 61.4).
- •Lyles-Crouch Elementary does better on math proficiency (89% vs 59%).
- •Lyles-Crouch Elementary does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 61%).
- •Lyles-Crouch Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22% vs 85%).
- •Jefferson-Houston PK-8 School does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 15.8).
- •Jefferson-Houston PK-8 School is the larger school with 506 students compared with 378.
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 Jefferson-Houston PK-8 School better than Lyles-Crouch Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lyles-Crouch Elementary ranks higher (86.5 vs 61.4 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 Jefferson-Houston PK-8 School and Lyles-Crouch Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Alexandria and Alexandria in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson-Houston PK-8 School: 506. Lyles-Crouch Elementary: 378. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson-Houston PK-8 School and Lyles-Crouch Elementary rank in Virginia?
Jefferson-Houston PK-8 School is 931st of 1,142 and Lyles-Crouch Elementary is 188th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).