Broad Rock Elementary vs Falling Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 2.4 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
Falling Creek Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
823 students
| Measure | Broad Rock Elementary Richmond, Virginia | Falling Creek Elementary Richmond, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1052 of 1,142 | #718 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #24245 of 50,301 | #12420 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 612 | 823 |
| Enrollment | 612 | 823 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 77.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 73% |
| city | Richmond | Richmond |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Falling Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.4 vs 51.3).
- •Falling Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (73% vs 68%).
- •Falling Creek Elementary does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 54%).
- •Falling Creek Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.5% vs 99.3%).
- •Falling Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 14.9).
- •Falling Creek Elementary is the larger school with 823 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 Falling Creek Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Falling Creek Elementary ranks higher (68.4 vs 51.3 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 Falling Creek Elementary?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Richmond and Richmond in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Broad Rock Elementary: 612. Falling Creek Elementary: 823. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Broad Rock Elementary and Falling Creek Elementary rank in Virginia?
Broad Rock Elementary is 1052nd of 1,142 and Falling Creek Elementary is 718th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).