Belle View Elementary vs Shoemaker Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 540 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belle View Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
419 students
Shoemaker Elementary
Gate City · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
419 students
| Measure | Belle View Elementary Alexandria, Virginia | Shoemaker Elementary Gate City, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #219 of 1,142 | #318 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #2194 of 50,301 | #4021 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 419 | 419 |
| Enrollment | 419 | 419 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.7% | 67.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 84% | 90% |
| city | Alexandria | Gate City |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Belle View Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.5 vs 81.8).
- •Shoemaker Elementary does better on math proficiency (90% vs 84%).
- •Shoemaker Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 76%).
- •Belle View Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.7% vs 67.5%).
- •Shoemaker Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 12.7).
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 Belle View Elementary better than Shoemaker Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Belle View Elementary ranks higher (85.5 vs 81.8 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 Belle View Elementary and Shoemaker Elementary?
About 540 km in a straight line, between Alexandria and Gate City in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belle View Elementary: 419. Shoemaker Elementary: 419. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belle View Elementary and Shoemaker Elementary rank in Virginia?
Belle View Elementary is 219th of 1,142 and Shoemaker Elementary is 318th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).