Cave Spring Elementary vs Penn Forest Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 1.9 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
Penn Forest Elementary
Roanoke · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
408 students
| Measure | Cave Spring Elementary Roanoke, Virginia | Penn Forest Elementary Roanoke, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #178 of 1,142 | #182 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #1662 of 50,301 | #1721 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 489 | 408 |
| Enrollment | 489 | 408 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.1% | 28.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 93% | 92% |
| city | Roanoke | Roanoke |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (86.9 vs 86.8).
- •Cave Spring Elementary does better on math proficiency (93% vs 92%).
- •Cave Spring Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.1% vs 28.7%).
- •Penn Forest Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 15.8).
- •Cave Spring Elementary is the larger school with 489 students compared with 408.
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 Penn Forest Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cave Spring Elementary and Penn Forest Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Roanoke and Roanoke in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cave Spring Elementary: 489. Penn Forest Elementary: 408. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cave Spring Elementary and Penn Forest Elementary rank in Virginia?
Cave Spring Elementary is 178th of 1,142 and Penn Forest Elementary is 182nd of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).