Charles M. Johnson Elementary vs Lakeside Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charles M. Johnson Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
423 students
Lakeside Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
397 students
| Measure | Charles M. Johnson Elementary Richmond, Virginia | Lakeside Elementary Richmond, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1037 of 1,142 | #865 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #22761 of 50,301 | #15382 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 423 | 397 |
| Enrollment | 423 | 397 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.8% | 89.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 75% |
| city | Richmond | Richmond |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lakeside Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.1 vs 53.4).
- •Lakeside Elementary does better on math proficiency (75% vs 66%).
- •Lakeside Elementary does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 52%).
- •Charles M. Johnson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.8% vs 89.9%).
- •Lakeside Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 14.1).
- •Charles M. Johnson Elementary is the larger school with 423 students compared with 397.
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 Charles M. Johnson Elementary better than Lakeside Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lakeside Elementary ranks higher (64.1 vs 53.4 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 Charles M. Johnson Elementary and Lakeside Elementary?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Richmond and Richmond in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charles M. Johnson Elementary: 423. Lakeside Elementary: 397. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charles M. Johnson Elementary and Lakeside Elementary rank in Virginia?
Charles M. Johnson Elementary is 1037th of 1,142 and Lakeside Elementary is 865th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).