Castlewood Elementary vs St. Paul Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Castlewood Elementary
Castlewood · Public elementary · Grades PK–7
354 students
St. Paul Elementary
St Paul · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
514 students
| Measure | Castlewood Elementary Castlewood, Virginia | St. Paul Elementary St Paul, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #454 of 1,142 | #397 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #7875 of 50,301 | #6607 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–7 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 354 | 514 |
| Enrollment | 354 | 514 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.5% | 86.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 90% | 97.5% |
| city | Castlewood | St Paul |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •St. Paul Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.2 vs 75.1).
- •St. Paul Elementary does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 90%).
- •St. Paul Elementary does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 79%).
- •St. Paul Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.8% vs 91.5%).
- •Castlewood Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 11.7).
- •St. Paul Elementary is the larger school with 514 students compared with 354.
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 Castlewood Elementary better than St. Paul Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), St. Paul Elementary ranks higher (77.2 vs 75.1 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 Castlewood Elementary and St. Paul Elementary?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Castlewood and St Paul in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Castlewood Elementary: 354. St. Paul Elementary: 514. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Castlewood Elementary and St. Paul Elementary rank in Virginia?
Castlewood Elementary is 454th of 1,142 and St. Paul Elementary is 397th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).