Cashell Donahoe Elementary vs Elko Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 6.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cashell Donahoe Elementary
Sandston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
526 students
Elko Middle
Sandston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
695 students
| Measure | Cashell Donahoe Elementary Sandston, Virginia | Elko Middle Sandston, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1040 of 1,142 | #309 of 340 |
| National rank | #23300 of 50,301 | #5541 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 526 | 695 |
| Enrollment | 526 | 695 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.2% | 89.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 67% |
| city | Sandston | Sandston |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elko Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.7 vs 52.6).
- •Elko Middle does better on math proficiency (67% vs 65%).
- •Elko Middle does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 53%).
- •Elko Middle does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 15.0).
- •Elko Middle is the larger school with 695 students compared with 526.
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 Cashell Donahoe Elementary better than Elko Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Elko Middle ranks higher (59.7 vs 52.6 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 Cashell Donahoe Elementary and Elko Middle?
About 6.6 km in a straight line, between Sandston and Sandston in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cashell Donahoe Elementary: 526. Elko Middle: 695. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cashell Donahoe Elementary and Elko Middle rank in Virginia?
Cashell Donahoe Elementary is 1040th of 1,142 and Elko Middle is 309th of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).