Buffalo Trail Elementary vs Hutchison Farm 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
Hutchison Farm Elementary
South Riding · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
672 students
| Measure | Buffalo Trail Elementary Aldie, Virginia | Hutchison Farm Elementary South Riding, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 92 Top 5% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #44 of 1,142 | #165 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #445 of 50,301 | #1549 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 756 | 672 |
| Enrollment | 756 | 672 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.2% | 30.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 81% |
| city | Aldie | South Riding |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buffalo Trail Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.7 vs 87.3).
- •Buffalo Trail Elementary does better on math proficiency (87% vs 81%).
- •Hutchison Farm Elementary does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 79%).
- •Buffalo Trail Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.2% vs 30.5%).
- •Hutchison Farm Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.0).
- •Buffalo Trail Elementary is the larger school with 756 students compared with 672.
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 Hutchison Farm Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Buffalo Trail Elementary ranks higher (91.7 vs 87.3 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 Buffalo Trail Elementary and Hutchison Farm Elementary?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Aldie and South Riding in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buffalo Trail Elementary: 756. Hutchison Farm Elementary: 672. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buffalo Trail Elementary and Hutchison Farm Elementary rank in Virginia?
Buffalo Trail Elementary is 44th of 1,142 and Hutchison Farm Elementary is 165th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).