Capron Elementary vs F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 224 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Capron Elementary
Capron · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
176 students
F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary
Buena Vista · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
177 students
| Measure | Capron Elementary Capron, Virginia | F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary Buena Vista, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #623 of 1,142 | #1123 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #10928 of 50,301 | #36181 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–1 |
| Students | 176 | 177 |
| Enrollment | 176 | 177 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.9% | 94.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | – |
| Math proficiency | 87% | – |
| city | Capron | Buena Vista |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Capron Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.5 vs 33.6).
- •Capron Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.9% vs 94.9%).
- •F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 12.6).
- •F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary is the larger school with 177 students compared with 176.
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 Capron Elementary better than F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Capron Elementary ranks higher (70.5 vs 33.6 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 Capron Elementary and F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary?
About 224 km in a straight line, between Capron and Buena Vista in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Capron Elementary: 176. F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary: 177. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Capron Elementary and F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary rank in Virginia?
Capron Elementary is 623rd of 1,142 and F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary is 1123rd of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).