Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School

3500 South 23rd Street
Arlington, VA 22206
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
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 35-39% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). 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 Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 435 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : Bottom 50% in VA
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • : 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:

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
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
435 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 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.
This School
State Level (VA)
#1448 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
35-39%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
50-54%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
20-29%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
6%
8%
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Hispanic
41%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
32%
22%
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White
17%
44%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Virginia.
0.70
This chart displays the diversity score of Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
11%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School's ranking?
Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School is ranked #1448 out of 1,792 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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% 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 (offers virtual instruction).
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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 435 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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