Buffalo Trail Elementary vs Cardinal Ridge 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.
Buffalo Trail Elementary
Aldie · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
756 students
Cardinal Ridge Elementary
Centreville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
834 students
| Measure | Buffalo Trail Elementary Aldie, Virginia | Cardinal Ridge Elementary Centreville, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 92 Top 5% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #44 of 1,142 | #76 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #445 of 50,301 | #681 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 756 | 834 |
| Enrollment | 756 | 834 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.2% | 18.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 86% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 89% |
| city | Aldie | Centreville |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buffalo Trail Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.7 vs 90.5).
- •Cardinal Ridge Elementary does better on math proficiency (89% vs 87%).
- •Cardinal Ridge Elementary does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 79%).
- •Buffalo Trail Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.2% vs 18.9%).
- •Buffalo Trail Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 13.9).
- •Cardinal Ridge Elementary is the larger school with 834 students compared with 756.
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 Buffalo Trail Elementary better than Cardinal Ridge Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Buffalo Trail Elementary ranks higher (91.7 vs 90.5 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 Buffalo Trail Elementary and Cardinal Ridge Elementary?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Aldie and Centreville in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buffalo Trail Elementary: 756. Cardinal Ridge Elementary: 834. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buffalo Trail Elementary and Cardinal Ridge Elementary rank in Virginia?
Buffalo Trail Elementary is 44th of 1,142 and Cardinal Ridge Elementary is 76th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).