Burlington Elementary vs Preston Park Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burlington Elementary
Roanoke · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
530 students
Preston Park Elementary
Roanoke · Public elementary · Grades K–5
535 students
| Measure | Burlington Elementary Roanoke, Virginia | Preston Park Elementary Roanoke, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #837 of 1,142 | #994 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #14834 of 50,301 | #19382 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 530 | 535 |
| Enrollment | 530 | 535 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90% | 98.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 77% |
| city | Roanoke | Roanoke |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Burlington Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.9 vs 58.3).
- •Burlington Elementary does better on math proficiency (79% vs 77%).
- •Burlington Elementary does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 61%).
- •Burlington Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90% vs 98.3%).
- •Preston Park Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 14.7).
- •Preston Park Elementary is the larger school with 535 students compared with 530.
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 Burlington Elementary better than Preston Park Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Burlington Elementary ranks higher (64.9 vs 58.3 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 Burlington Elementary and Preston Park Elementary?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Roanoke and Roanoke in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burlington Elementary: 530. Preston Park Elementary: 535. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burlington Elementary and Preston Park Elementary rank in Virginia?
Burlington Elementary is 837th of 1,142 and Preston Park Elementary is 994th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).