Cool Spring Elementary vs Ettrick Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cool Spring Elementary
Petersburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
540 students
Ettrick Elementary
Ettrick · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
560 students
| Measure | Cool Spring Elementary Petersburg, Virginia | Ettrick Elementary Ettrick, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1101 of 1,142 | #572 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #31057 of 50,301 | #10186 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 540 | 560 |
| Enrollment | 540 | 560 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.3% | 75.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 80% |
| city | Petersburg | Ettrick |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ettrick Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.6 vs 41.3).
- •Ettrick Elementary does better on math proficiency (80% vs 50%).
- •Ettrick Elementary does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 47%).
- •Ettrick Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.2% vs 94.3%).
- •Ettrick Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.6).
- •Ettrick Elementary is the larger school with 560 students compared with 540.
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 Ettrick Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ettrick Elementary ranks higher (71.6 vs 41.3 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 Cool Spring Elementary and Ettrick Elementary?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Petersburg and Ettrick in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cool Spring Elementary: 540. Ettrick Elementary: 560. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cool Spring Elementary and Ettrick Elementary rank in Virginia?
Cool Spring Elementary is 1101st of 1,142 and Ettrick Elementary is 572nd of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).