Public School Review - Established 2003

Claremont Immersion vs. Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School

Should you attend Claremont Immersion or Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Claremont Immersion
4700 S. Chesterfield Rd.
Arlington, VA 22206
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School
3500 South 23rd Street
Arlington, VA 22206
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings
n/a

Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 622 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Claremont Immersion ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
622 students
435 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Claremont Immersion over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
55% | 45%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Claremont Immersion.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
48 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Claremont Immersion over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
9:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Claremont Immersion with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Arlington County Public Schools and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Arlington County Public Schools and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#683 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Top 50%)
#1432 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Claremont Immersion, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
73%
(Top 50% in VA)
55-59%
(Bottom 50% in VA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Claremont Immersion who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Arlington County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Arlington County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
74%
(Top 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
50-54%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Claremont Immersion who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Arlington County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Arlington County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
55-59%
(Top 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Claremont Immersion by grade.
This chart displays the students of Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
51
53
Kindergarten Students
94
59
Grade 1 Students
94
61
Grade 2 Students
83
72
Grade 3 Students
106
62
Grade 4 Students
96
60
Grade 5 Students
98
68

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
4%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Claremont Immersion, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Arlington County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Arlington County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
60%
41%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Claremont Immersion, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Arlington County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Arlington County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
5%
32%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Claremont Immersion, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Arlington County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Arlington County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
25%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Claremont Immersion, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Arlington County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Arlington County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Claremont Immersion, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Arlington County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Arlington County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.58
0.70
This chart showcases the diversity score of Claremont Immersion, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Arlington County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Arlington County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
70%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Claremont Immersion, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Arlington County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Arlington County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
11%
(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Claremont Immersion, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Arlington County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Arlington County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
 
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