Mount Vernon Woods Elementary vs Willis A. Jenkins Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 189 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
Willis A. Jenkins Elementary
Newport News · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
507 students
| Measure | Mount Vernon Woods Elementary Alexandria, Virginia | Willis A. Jenkins Elementary Newport News, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1003 of 1,142 | #1056 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #19799 of 50,301 | #24576 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 507 | 507 |
| Enrollment | 507 | 507 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.6% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 72% |
| city | Alexandria | Newport News |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mount Vernon Woods Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.7 vs 50.9).
- •Willis A. Jenkins Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •Willis A. Jenkins Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Mount Vernon Woods Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.6% vs 100%).
- •Mount Vernon Woods Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 18.8).
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 Willis A. Jenkins Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Mount Vernon Woods Elementary ranks higher (57.7 vs 50.9 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 Willis A. Jenkins Elementary?
About 189 km in a straight line, between Alexandria and Newport News in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mount Vernon Woods Elementary: 507. Willis A. Jenkins Elementary: 507. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mount Vernon Woods Elementary and Willis A. Jenkins Elementary rank in Virginia?
Mount Vernon Woods Elementary is 1003rd of 1,142 and Willis A. Jenkins Elementary is 1056th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).