Cardinal Ridge Elementary vs Little River Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cardinal Ridge Elementary
Centreville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
834 students
Little River Elementary
South Riding · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
701 students
| Measure | Cardinal Ridge Elementary Centreville, Virginia | Little River Elementary South Riding, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 93 Top 5% |
| State rank | #76 of 1,142 | #22 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #681 of 50,301 | #274 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 834 | 701 |
| Enrollment | 834 | 701 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.9% | 16.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 86% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 89% | 93% |
| city | Centreville | South Riding |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Little River Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (93.1 vs 90.5).
- •Little River Elementary does better on math proficiency (93% vs 89%).
- •Cardinal Ridge Elementary does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 84%).
- •Little River Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.7% vs 18.9%).
- •Little River Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 13.9).
- •Cardinal Ridge Elementary is the larger school with 834 students compared with 701.
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 Ridge Elementary better than Little River Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Little River Elementary ranks higher (93.1 vs 90.5 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 Cardinal Ridge Elementary and Little River Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Centreville and South Riding in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cardinal Ridge Elementary: 834. Little River Elementary: 701. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cardinal Ridge Elementary and Little River Elementary rank in Virginia?
Cardinal Ridge Elementary is 76th of 1,142 and Little River Elementary is 22nd of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).