Claude Thompson Elementary vs W.G. Coleman Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 5.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Claude Thompson Elementary
Marshall · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
254 students
W.G. Coleman Elementary
The Plains · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
355 students
| Measure | Claude Thompson Elementary Marshall, Virginia | W.G. Coleman Elementary The Plains, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #665 of 1,142 | #508 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #11521 of 50,301 | #8948 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 254 | 355 |
| Enrollment | 254 | 355 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.2% | 39.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 67% |
| city | Marshall | The Plains |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •W.G. Coleman Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.5 vs 69.7).
- •Claude Thompson Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 67%).
- •Claude Thompson Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •W.G. Coleman Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.4% vs 75.2%).
- •W.G. Coleman Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 14.9).
- •W.G. Coleman Elementary is the larger school with 355 students compared with 254.
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 Claude Thompson Elementary better than W.G. Coleman Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), W.G. Coleman Elementary ranks higher (73.5 vs 69.7 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 Claude Thompson Elementary and W.G. Coleman Elementary?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Marshall and The Plains in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Claude Thompson Elementary: 254. W.G. Coleman Elementary: 355. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Claude Thompson Elementary and W.G. Coleman Elementary rank in Virginia?
Claude Thompson Elementary is 665th of 1,142 and W.G. Coleman Elementary is 508th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).