John Adams Elementary vs William Ramsay Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 773 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Adams Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
743 students
William Ramsay Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
689 students
| Measure | John Adams Elementary Alexandria, Virginia | William Ramsay Elementary Alexandria, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1018 of 1,142 | #1097 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #20760 of 50,301 | #30531 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 743 | 689 |
| Enrollment | 743 | 689 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 110.8% | 88.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 55% |
| city | Alexandria | Alexandria |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Adams Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.3 vs 42.2).
- •John Adams Elementary does better on math proficiency (76% vs 55%).
- •John Adams Elementary does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 43%).
- •William Ramsay Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.7% vs 110.8%).
- •John Adams Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 15.3).
- •John Adams Elementary is the larger school with 743 students compared with 689.
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 John Adams Elementary better than William Ramsay Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), John Adams Elementary ranks higher (56.3 vs 42.2 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 John Adams Elementary and William Ramsay Elementary?
About 773 m in a straight line, between Alexandria and Alexandria in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Adams Elementary: 743. William Ramsay Elementary: 689. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Adams Elementary and William Ramsay Elementary rank in Virginia?
John Adams Elementary is 1018th of 1,142 and William Ramsay Elementary is 1097th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).