Cool Spring Elementary vs Kersey Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cool Spring Elementary
Mechanicsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
852 students
Kersey Creek Elementary
Mechanicsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
672 students
| Measure | Cool Spring Elementary Mechanicsville, Virginia | Kersey Creek Elementary Mechanicsville, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 90 Top 5% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #88 of 1,142 | #69 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #789 of 50,301 | #641 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 852 | 672 |
| Enrollment | 852 | 672 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.8% | 16.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 90% | 86% |
| Math proficiency | 94% | 95% |
| city | Mechanicsville | Mechanicsville |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (89.9 vs 90.7).
- •Kersey Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (95% vs 94%).
- •Cool Spring Elementary does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 86%).
- •Cool Spring Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.8% vs 16.1%).
- •Kersey Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 15.2).
- •Cool Spring Elementary is the larger school with 852 students compared with 672.
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 Kersey Creek Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cool Spring Elementary and Kersey Creek Elementary?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Mechanicsville and Mechanicsville in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cool Spring Elementary: 852. Kersey Creek Elementary: 672. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cool Spring Elementary and Kersey Creek Elementary rank in Virginia?
Cool Spring Elementary is 88th of 1,142 and Kersey Creek Elementary is 69th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).