Blue Ridge Elementary vs Lightfoot Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 291 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blue Ridge Elementary
Ararat · Public elementary · Grades PK–7
223 students
Lightfoot Elementary
Unionville · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
224 students
| Measure | Blue Ridge Elementary Ararat, Virginia | Lightfoot Elementary Unionville, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #584 of 1,142 | #868 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #10360 of 50,301 | #15458 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–7 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 223 | 224 |
| Enrollment | 223 | 224 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.8% | 70.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 97.5% | 74% |
| city | Ararat | Unionville |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blue Ridge Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.3 vs 64.0).
- •Blue Ridge Elementary does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 74%).
- •Blue Ridge Elementary does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 65%).
- •Lightfoot Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.1% vs 97.8%).
- •Blue Ridge Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 17.2).
- •Lightfoot Elementary is the larger school with 224 students compared with 223.
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 Blue Ridge Elementary better than Lightfoot Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Blue Ridge Elementary ranks higher (71.3 vs 64.0 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 Blue Ridge Elementary and Lightfoot Elementary?
About 291 km in a straight line, between Ararat and Unionville in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blue Ridge Elementary: 223. Lightfoot Elementary: 224. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blue Ridge Elementary and Lightfoot Elementary rank in Virginia?
Blue Ridge Elementary is 584th of 1,142 and Lightfoot Elementary is 868th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).