Broad Rock Elementary vs Cardinal Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Broad Rock Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
612 students
Cardinal Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
821 students
| Measure | Broad Rock Elementary Richmond, Virginia | Cardinal Elementary Richmond, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1052 of 1,142 | #1129 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #24245 of 50,301 | #37777 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 612 | 821 |
| Enrollment | 612 | 821 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 50% |
| city | Richmond | Richmond |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Broad Rock Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.3 vs 31.1).
- •Broad Rock Elementary does better on math proficiency (68% vs 50%).
- •Broad Rock Elementary does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 36%).
- •Broad Rock Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.3% vs 99.6%).
- •Broad Rock Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 15.8).
- •Cardinal Elementary is the larger school with 821 students compared with 612.
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 Broad Rock Elementary better than Cardinal Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Broad Rock Elementary ranks higher (51.3 vs 31.1 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 Broad Rock Elementary and Cardinal Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Richmond and Richmond in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Broad Rock Elementary: 612. Cardinal Elementary: 821. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Broad Rock Elementary and Cardinal Elementary rank in Virginia?
Broad Rock Elementary is 1052nd of 1,142 and Cardinal Elementary is 1129th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).