Bonsack Elementary vs Colonial Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bonsack Elementary
Roanoke · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
311 students
Colonial Elementary
Troutville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
439 students
| Measure | Bonsack Elementary Roanoke, Virginia | Colonial Elementary Troutville, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 92 Top 5% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #43 of 1,142 | #156 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #443 of 50,301 | #1460 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 311 | 439 |
| Enrollment | 311 | 439 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.5% | 36% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 92% |
| city | Roanoke | Troutville |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bonsack Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.7 vs 87.5).
- •Bonsack Elementary does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 82%).
- •Bonsack Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.5% vs 36%).
- •Bonsack Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 13.3).
- •Colonial Elementary is the larger school with 439 students compared with 311.
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 Bonsack Elementary better than Colonial Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bonsack Elementary ranks higher (91.7 vs 87.5 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 Bonsack Elementary and Colonial Elementary?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Roanoke and Troutville in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bonsack Elementary: 311. Colonial Elementary: 439. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bonsack Elementary and Colonial Elementary rank in Virginia?
Bonsack Elementary is 43rd of 1,142 and Colonial Elementary is 156th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).