Cave Spring Elementary vs Discovery Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 314 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cave Spring Elementary
Roanoke · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
489 students
Discovery Elementary
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
489 students
| Measure | Cave Spring Elementary Roanoke, Virginia | Discovery Elementary Arlington, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 95 Top 5% |
| State rank | #178 of 1,142 | #7 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #1662 of 50,301 | #104 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 489 | 489 |
| Enrollment | 489 | 489 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.1% | 4.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 88% |
| Math proficiency | 93% | 95% |
| city | Roanoke | Arlington |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Discovery Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (95.0 vs 86.9).
- •Discovery Elementary does better on math proficiency (95% vs 93%).
- •Discovery Elementary does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 87%).
- •Discovery Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (4.3% vs 23.1%).
- •Discovery Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 15.8).
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 Cave Spring Elementary better than Discovery Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Discovery Elementary ranks higher (95.0 vs 86.9 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 Cave Spring Elementary and Discovery Elementary?
About 314 km in a straight line, between Roanoke and Arlington in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cave Spring Elementary: 489. Discovery Elementary: 489. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cave Spring Elementary and Discovery Elementary rank in Virginia?
Cave Spring Elementary is 178th of 1,142 and Discovery Elementary is 7th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).