Mount Vernon Woods Elementary vs Riverside Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mount Vernon Woods Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
507 students
Riverside Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
741 students
| Measure | Mount Vernon Woods Elementary Alexandria, Virginia | Riverside Elementary Alexandria, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1003 of 1,142 | #856 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #19799 of 50,301 | #15204 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 507 | 741 |
| Enrollment | 507 | 741 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.6% | 80.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 74% |
| city | Alexandria | Alexandria |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Riverside Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.4 vs 57.7).
- •Riverside Elementary does better on math proficiency (74% vs 67%).
- •Riverside Elementary does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 57%).
- •Riverside Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.3% vs 97.6%).
- •Mount Vernon Woods Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 14.5).
- •Riverside Elementary is the larger school with 741 students compared with 507.
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 Mount Vernon Woods Elementary better than Riverside Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Riverside Elementary ranks higher (64.4 vs 57.7 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 Mount Vernon Woods Elementary and Riverside Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Alexandria and Alexandria in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mount Vernon Woods Elementary: 507. Riverside Elementary: 741. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mount Vernon Woods Elementary and Riverside Elementary rank in Virginia?
Mount Vernon Woods Elementary is 1003rd of 1,142 and Riverside Elementary is 856th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).