Kent Gardens Elementary vs Westgate Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kent Gardens Elementary
McLean · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
918 students
Westgate Elementary
Falls Church · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
614 students
| Measure | Kent Gardens Elementary McLean, Virginia | Westgate Elementary Falls Church, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #130 of 1,142 | #299 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #1184 of 50,301 | #3412 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 918 | 614 |
| Enrollment | 918 | 614 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 4% | 37.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 97% | 87% |
| city | McLean | Falls Church |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kent Gardens Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.4 vs 83.0).
- •Kent Gardens Elementary does better on math proficiency (97% vs 87%).
- •Kent Gardens Elementary does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 75%).
- •Kent Gardens Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (4% vs 37.3%).
- •Westgate Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 17.3).
- •Kent Gardens Elementary is the larger school with 918 students compared with 614.
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 Kent Gardens Elementary better than Westgate Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Kent Gardens Elementary ranks higher (88.4 vs 83.0 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 Kent Gardens Elementary and Westgate Elementary?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between McLean and Falls Church in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kent Gardens Elementary: 918. Westgate Elementary: 614. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kent Gardens Elementary and Westgate Elementary rank in Virginia?
Kent Gardens Elementary is 130th of 1,142 and Westgate Elementary is 299th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).