Colonial Trail Elementary vs Twin Hickory Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colonial Trail Elementary
Glen Allen · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
710 students
Twin Hickory Elementary
Glen Allen · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
516 students
| Measure | Colonial Trail Elementary Glen Allen, Virginia | Twin Hickory Elementary Glen Allen, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #253 of 1,142 | #100 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #2556 of 50,301 | #881 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 710 | 516 |
| Enrollment | 710 | 516 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.5% | 20.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 89% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 94% | 94% |
| city | Glen Allen | Glen Allen |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Twin Hickory Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.6 vs 84.7).
- •Twin Hickory Elementary does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 89%).
- •Twin Hickory Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.7% vs 21.5%).
- •Twin Hickory Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 18.2).
- •Colonial Trail Elementary is the larger school with 710 students compared with 516.
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 Trail Elementary better than Twin Hickory Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Twin Hickory Elementary ranks higher (89.6 vs 84.7 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 Colonial Trail Elementary and Twin Hickory Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Glen Allen and Glen Allen in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colonial Trail Elementary: 710. Twin Hickory Elementary: 516. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colonial Trail Elementary and Twin Hickory Elementary rank in Virginia?
Colonial Trail Elementary is 253rd of 1,142 and Twin Hickory Elementary is 100th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).