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#1350 of 1,851 schools in VA
Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary
Elementary School · Arlington County Public Schools · Arlington, VA
An Arlington County Public Schools elementary school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3500 South 23rd Street, Arlington, VA 22206
- Math 59% vs VA 74% (2025)
- Reading 53% vs VA 72% (2025)
- 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary score 56% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 71%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 16 points since 2019, to 56% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 33 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
70.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Washington DC map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 68Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 55Good Transit
- Bike 72Very Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$136,472
Median home value
$569,700
Median rent
$2,332/mo
College educated
75.8%
Homeownership
45.9%
Poverty rate
4.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 22206; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Barrett ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 584 | Compare → |
| Abingdon ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 717 | Compare → |
| Randolph ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 396 | Compare → |
| Oakridge ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 644 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Arlington County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 42
- Rank in district
- #32 of 36
- District spending per student
- $23,424NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary is listed in Arlington County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary
Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary is a public elementary school in Arlington, VA, part of Arlington County Public Schools, serving approximately 435 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,350 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary
What grades does Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary serve?
Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary?
Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 435 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary is 9.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary rank in VA?
Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary ranks #1,350 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary a charter school?
No, Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary a Title I school?
No, Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary?
70.1% of students at Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 435
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Arlington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.3%
- Phone
- (703) 228-5825
- Area population (ZIP 22206)
- 20,678
- Area average commute
- 28 min
- Area median age
- 35.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 22206; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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