Christiansburg Elementary vs Falling Branch Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Christiansburg Elementary
Christiansburg · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
401 students
Falling Branch Elementary
Christiansburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
535 students
| Measure | Christiansburg Elementary Christiansburg, Virginia | Falling Branch Elementary Christiansburg, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #262 of 1,142 | #509 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #2710 of 50,301 | #8975 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 401 | 535 |
| Enrollment | 401 | 535 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.6% | 88.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 89% | 84% |
| city | Christiansburg | Christiansburg |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Christiansburg Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.4 vs 73.4).
- •Christiansburg Elementary does better on math proficiency (89% vs 84%).
- •Falling Branch Elementary does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 75%).
- •Christiansburg Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.6% vs 88.6%).
- •Falling Branch Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 12.9).
- •Falling Branch Elementary is the larger school with 535 students compared with 401.
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 Christiansburg Elementary better than Falling Branch Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Christiansburg Elementary ranks higher (84.4 vs 73.4 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 Christiansburg Elementary and Falling Branch Elementary?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Christiansburg and Christiansburg in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Christiansburg Elementary: 401. Falling Branch Elementary: 535. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Christiansburg Elementary and Falling Branch Elementary rank in Virginia?
Christiansburg Elementary is 262nd of 1,142 and Falling Branch Elementary is 509th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).