Cardinal Elementary vs Swansboro 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.
Cardinal Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
821 students
Swansboro Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
172 students
| Measure | Cardinal Elementary Richmond, Virginia | Swansboro Elementary Richmond, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1129 of 1,142 | #1076 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #37777 of 50,301 | #27189 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 821 | 172 |
| Enrollment | 821 | 172 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 98.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 52% |
| city | Richmond | Richmond |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Swansboro Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.0 vs 31.1).
- •Swansboro Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 50%).
- •Swansboro Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 36%).
- •Swansboro Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.3% vs 99.6%).
- •Swansboro Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 15.8).
- •Cardinal Elementary is the larger school with 821 students compared with 172.
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 Cardinal Elementary better than Swansboro Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Swansboro Elementary ranks higher (47.0 vs 31.1 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 Cardinal Elementary and Swansboro Elementary?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Richmond and Richmond in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cardinal Elementary: 821. Swansboro Elementary: 172. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cardinal Elementary and Swansboro Elementary rank in Virginia?
Cardinal Elementary is 1129th of 1,142 and Swansboro Elementary is 1076th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).