Cool Spring Elementary vs Laurel Meadow Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 164 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cool Spring Elementary
Leesburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
591 students
Laurel Meadow Elementary
Mechanicsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
591 students
| Measure | Cool Spring Elementary Leesburg, Virginia | Laurel Meadow Elementary Mechanicsville, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #378 of 1,142 | #251 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #6075 of 50,301 | #2525 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 591 | 591 |
| Enrollment | 591 | 591 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.6% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 84% |
| city | Leesburg | Mechanicsville |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Laurel Meadow Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.8 vs 78.1).
- •Laurel Meadow Elementary does better on math proficiency (84% vs 74%).
- •Laurel Meadow Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 68%).
- •Laurel Meadow Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44% vs 53.6%).
- •Cool Spring Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 13.1).
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 Cool Spring Elementary better than Laurel Meadow Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Laurel Meadow Elementary ranks higher (84.8 vs 78.1 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 Cool Spring Elementary and Laurel Meadow Elementary?
About 164 km in a straight line, between Leesburg and Mechanicsville in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cool Spring Elementary: 591. Laurel Meadow Elementary: 591. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cool Spring Elementary and Laurel Meadow Elementary rank in Virginia?
Cool Spring Elementary is 378th of 1,142 and Laurel Meadow Elementary is 251st of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).