Check Elementary vs Harding Avenue Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 31 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Check Elementary
Check · Public elementary · Grades PK–7
277 students
Harding Avenue Elementary
Blacksburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
279 students
| Measure | Check Elementary Check, Virginia | Harding Avenue Elementary Blacksburg, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #760 of 1,142 | #118 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #13269 of 50,301 | #1061 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–7 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 277 | 279 |
| Enrollment | 277 | 279 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.9% | 23.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 92% |
| city | Check | Blacksburg |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harding Avenue Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.8 vs 67.2).
- •Harding Avenue Elementary does better on math proficiency (92% vs 72%).
- •Harding Avenue Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 67%).
- •Harding Avenue Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.7% vs 81.9%).
- •Check Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 13.3).
- •Harding Avenue Elementary is the larger school with 279 students compared with 277.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Check Elementary better than Harding Avenue Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Harding Avenue Elementary ranks higher (88.8 vs 67.2 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 Check Elementary and Harding Avenue Elementary?
About 31 km in a straight line, between Check and Blacksburg in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Check Elementary: 277. Harding Avenue Elementary: 279. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Check Elementary and Harding Avenue Elementary rank in Virginia?
Check Elementary is 760th of 1,142 and Harding Avenue Elementary is 118th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).