Belmont Elementary vs Gunston Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belmont Elementary
Woodbridge · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
492 students
Gunston Elementary
Lorton · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
530 students
| Measure | Belmont Elementary Woodbridge, Virginia | Gunston Elementary Lorton, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #692 of 1,142 | #247 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #11982 of 50,301 | #2482 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 492 | 530 |
| Enrollment | 492 | 530 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.1% | 39.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 89% |
| city | Woodbridge | Lorton |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gunston Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.9 vs 69.0).
- •Gunston Elementary does better on math proficiency (89% vs 76%).
- •Gunston Elementary does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 64%).
- •Gunston Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.4% vs 71.1%).
- •Belmont Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 13.9).
- •Gunston Elementary is the larger school with 530 students compared with 492.
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 Belmont Elementary better than Gunston Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Gunston Elementary ranks higher (84.9 vs 69.0 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 Belmont Elementary and Gunston Elementary?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Woodbridge and Lorton in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belmont Elementary: 492. Gunston Elementary: 530. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belmont Elementary and Gunston Elementary rank in Virginia?
Belmont Elementary is 692nd of 1,142 and Gunston Elementary is 247th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).