Altavista Elementary vs Harvie Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 175 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Altavista Elementary
Altavista · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
497 students
Harvie Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
497 students
| Measure | Altavista Elementary Altavista, Virginia | Harvie Elementary Richmond, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #564 of 1,142 | #753 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #10100 of 50,301 | #13145 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 497 | 497 |
| Enrollment | 497 | 497 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.1% | 89.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 84% | 81% |
| city | Altavista | Richmond |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Altavista Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.7 vs 67.4).
- •Altavista Elementary does better on math proficiency (84% vs 81%).
- •Altavista Elementary does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 69%).
- •Altavista Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.1% vs 89.1%).
- •Harvie Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.2).
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Altavista Elementary better than Harvie Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Altavista Elementary ranks higher (71.7 vs 67.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Altavista Elementary and Harvie Elementary?
About 175 km in a straight line, between Altavista and Richmond in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Altavista Elementary: 497. Harvie Elementary: 497. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Altavista Elementary and Harvie Elementary rank in Virginia?
Altavista Elementary is 564th of 1,142 and Harvie Elementary is 753rd of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).