Buffalo Trail Elementary vs Elaine E. Thompson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 5.6 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
Elaine E. Thompson Elementary
Sterling · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
756 students
| Measure | Buffalo Trail Elementary Aldie, Virginia | Elaine E. Thompson Elementary Sterling, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 92 Top 5% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #44 of 1,142 | #126 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #445 of 50,301 | #1145 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 756 | 756 |
| Enrollment | 756 | 756 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.2% | 18.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | – |
| Math proficiency | 87% | – |
| city | Aldie | Sterling |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buffalo Trail Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.7 vs 88.5).
- •Buffalo Trail Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.2% vs 18.3%).
- •Elaine E. Thompson Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 13.0).
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 Elaine E. Thompson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Buffalo Trail Elementary ranks higher (91.7 vs 88.5 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 Elaine E. Thompson Elementary?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Aldie and Sterling in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buffalo Trail Elementary: 756. Elaine E. Thompson Elementary: 756. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buffalo Trail Elementary and Elaine E. Thompson Elementary rank in Virginia?
Buffalo Trail Elementary is 44th of 1,142 and Elaine E. Thompson Elementary is 126th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).