- Enrollment
- 3,044
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Arlington, VA
Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510027000087
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Virginia schools.
- #25 of 26
- schools in Arlington · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.9:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 74.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary has class sizes smaller than 98% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary ranks #25 of 26 schools in Arlington, VA.
School address
District: Arlington County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510027000087 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary shrank from 469 students in 2022-23 to 435 in 2023-24 (-7.2%).
Teacher FTE added 47.0 → 48.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-34 students YoY 510027000087 · Arlington, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
417 enr · 8.9:1 · 74.0% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Washington-Liberty High (3,044 students)
Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary shrank from 469 students in 2022-23 to 435 in 2023-24 (-7.2%). Teacher FTE added 47.0 → 48.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Washington-Lib
Washington-Liberty High
3,044 students
- Wakefield High
Wakefield High
2,646 students
- Yorktown High
Yorktown High
2,593 students
- Jefferson Midd 1,120
Jefferson Middle
1,120 students
- Gunston Middle 1,072
Gunston Middle
1,072 students
- This school 417
Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary
417 students
What this shows Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary reports 417 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary compares
Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.9:1 | ▼ 36% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.0% | ▲ 28% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 417 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
417
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.9:1
students per teacher
- 36% below state mean
Top 2% in Virginia - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$23,424
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.2 FTE
Per 348 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 43.4%
African American 30.5%
White 15.8%
Asian 6.5%
Two or More 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.8, Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Arlington County Public Schools reports $23,424 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington-Liberty High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wakefield High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Yorktown High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gunston Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,646
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 2,593
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 1,120
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 1,072
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
Similar other schools in Arlington
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Abingdon Elementary
Standard public school
768 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Cardinal Elementary
Standard public school
682 students 10.3:1 students per teacher
Oakridge Elementary
Standard public school
636 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Arlington Science Focus School
Standard public school
632 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Alice West Fleet Elementary
Standard public school
629 students 9.3:1 students per teacher
Arlington Traditional
Standard public school
624 students 13:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~417 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary
How many students attend Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary?
Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary has 417 students enrolled. It is a public school in Arlington, VA. CCD year-over-year: 469 (2022-23) → 435 (2023-24), down 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary is 8.9:1, which is 36% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 43% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary?
74.0% of students at Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 43.4% of enrollment, in Arlington, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary?
Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary rank among schools in Arlington?
By Resource Investment Index, Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary ranks #25 of 26 schools in Arlington, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Arlington on the city page.
What other schools are in Arlington County Public Schools?
Besides Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary, Arlington County Public Schools also operates Washington-Liberty High (3,044 students), Wakefield High (2,646 students), and Yorktown High (2,593 students). See the Arlington County Public Schools district page for the complete list.