Arthur Ashe Jr. Elementary vs Jacob L. Adams Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arthur Ashe Jr. Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
425 students
Jacob L. Adams Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
453 students
| Measure | Arthur Ashe Jr. Elementary Richmond, Virginia | Jacob L. Adams Elementary Richmond, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #852 of 1,142 | #940 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #15086 of 50,301 | #17432 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 425 | 453 |
| Enrollment | 425 | 453 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.2% | 89% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 69% |
| city | Richmond | Richmond |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Arthur Ashe Jr. Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.5 vs 61.1).
- •Arthur Ashe Jr. Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 69%).
- •Jacob L. Adams Elementary does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 62%).
- •Jacob L. Adams Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89% vs 89.2%).
- •Arthur Ashe Jr. Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 14.2).
- •Jacob L. Adams Elementary is the larger school with 453 students compared with 425.
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 Arthur Ashe Jr. Elementary better than Jacob L. Adams Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Arthur Ashe Jr. Elementary ranks higher (64.5 vs 61.1 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 Arthur Ashe Jr. Elementary and Jacob L. Adams Elementary?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Richmond and Richmond in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arthur Ashe Jr. Elementary: 425. Jacob L. Adams Elementary: 453. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arthur Ashe Jr. Elementary and Jacob L. Adams Elementary rank in Virginia?
Arthur Ashe Jr. Elementary is 852nd of 1,142 and Jacob L. Adams Elementary is 940th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).