Ball's Bluff Elementary vs John W. Tolbert Jr. Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ball's Bluff Elementary
Leesburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
465 students
John W. Tolbert Jr. Elementary
Leesburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
617 students
| Measure | Ball's Bluff Elementary Leesburg, Virginia | John W. Tolbert Jr. Elementary Leesburg, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 90 Top 5% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #96 of 1,142 | #78 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #834 of 50,301 | #717 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 465 | 617 |
| Enrollment | 465 | 617 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.3% | 26.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 88% | 92% |
| city | Leesburg | Leesburg |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (89.7 vs 90.3).
- •John W. Tolbert Jr. Elementary does better on math proficiency (92% vs 88%).
- •Ball's Bluff Elementary does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 82%).
- •John W. Tolbert Jr. Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.7% vs 35.3%).
- •Ball's Bluff Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 12.9).
- •John W. Tolbert Jr. Elementary is the larger school with 617 students compared with 465.
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 Ball's Bluff Elementary better than John W. Tolbert Jr. Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ball's Bluff Elementary and John W. Tolbert Jr. Elementary?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Leesburg and Leesburg in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ball's Bluff Elementary: 465. John W. Tolbert Jr. Elementary: 617. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ball's Bluff Elementary and John W. Tolbert Jr. Elementary rank in Virginia?
Ball's Bluff Elementary is 96th of 1,142 and John W. Tolbert Jr. Elementary is 78th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).