Serving 435 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 435 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School's student population of 435 students has declined by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
435 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Aug 25, 2025
Last Day of School
Sun. Jun 14, 2026
School Rankings
Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School is 0.70, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1432 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-54%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-29%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
6%
8%
Hispanic
41%
19%
Black
32%
22%
White
17%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School's ranking?
Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School is ranked #1432 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School often compared to?
Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Claremont Immersion by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School?
435 students attend Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 17% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School?
Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School offer ?
Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School part of?
Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School is part of Arlington County School District.
In what neighborhood is Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School located?
Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School is located in the Green Valley neighborhood of Arlington, VA.
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