Beech Tree Elementary vs Colonial Beach Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 69 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beech Tree Elementary
Falls Church · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
366 students
Colonial Beach Elementary
Colonial Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–7
367 students
| Measure | Beech Tree Elementary Falls Church, Virginia | Colonial Beach Elementary Colonial Beach, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #553 of 1,142 | #939 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #9837 of 50,301 | #17412 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–7 |
| Students | 366 | 367 |
| Enrollment | 366 | 367 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71% | 92.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 82% |
| city | Falls Church | Colonial Beach |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Beech Tree Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.1 vs 61.1).
- •Beech Tree Elementary does better on math proficiency (87% vs 82%).
- •Colonial Beach Elementary does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 62%).
- •Beech Tree Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71% vs 92.1%).
- •Beech Tree Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 17.5).
- •Colonial Beach Elementary is the larger school with 367 students compared with 366.
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 Beech Tree Elementary better than Colonial Beach Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Beech Tree Elementary ranks higher (72.1 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 Beech Tree Elementary and Colonial Beach Elementary?
About 69 km in a straight line, between Falls Church and Colonial Beach in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beech Tree Elementary: 366. Colonial Beach Elementary: 367. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beech Tree Elementary and Colonial Beach Elementary rank in Virginia?
Beech Tree Elementary is 553rd of 1,142 and Colonial Beach Elementary is 939th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).