Colonial Elementary vs Montvale Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 12 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colonial Elementary
Troutville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
439 students
Montvale Elementary
Montvale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
252 students
| Measure | Colonial Elementary Troutville, Virginia | Montvale Elementary Montvale, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #156 of 1,142 | #957 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #1460 of 50,301 | #18000 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 439 | 252 |
| Enrollment | 439 | 252 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36% | 102.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 82% |
| city | Troutville | Montvale |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Colonial Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.5 vs 60.3).
- •Colonial Elementary does better on math proficiency (92% vs 82%).
- •Colonial Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 72%).
- •Colonial Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36% vs 102.4%).
- •Colonial Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 15.8).
- •Colonial Elementary is the larger school with 439 students compared with 252.
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 Colonial Elementary better than Montvale Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Colonial Elementary ranks higher (87.5 vs 60.3 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 Colonial Elementary and Montvale Elementary?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Troutville and Montvale in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colonial Elementary: 439. Montvale Elementary: 252. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colonial Elementary and Montvale Elementary rank in Virginia?
Colonial Elementary is 156th of 1,142 and Montvale Elementary is 957th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).