Cool Spring Elementary vs Ruckersville Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 144 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
Ruckersville Elementary
Ruckersville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
540 students
| Measure | Cool Spring Elementary Petersburg, Virginia | Ruckersville Elementary Ruckersville, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1101 of 1,142 | #775 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #31057 of 50,301 | #13602 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 540 | 540 |
| Enrollment | 540 | 540 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.3% | 69.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 76% |
| city | Petersburg | Ruckersville |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ruckersville Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.8 vs 41.3).
- •Ruckersville Elementary does better on math proficiency (76% vs 50%).
- •Ruckersville Elementary does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 47%).
- •Ruckersville Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.3% vs 94.3%).
- •Cool Spring Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 15.9).
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 Ruckersville Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ruckersville Elementary ranks higher (66.8 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 Ruckersville Elementary?
About 144 km in a straight line, between Petersburg and Ruckersville in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cool Spring Elementary: 540. Ruckersville Elementary: 540. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cool Spring Elementary and Ruckersville Elementary rank in Virginia?
Cool Spring Elementary is 1101st of 1,142 and Ruckersville Elementary is 775th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).