Creighton's Corner Elementary vs Elaine E. Thompson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Creighton's Corner Elementary
Ashburn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
824 students
Elaine E. Thompson Elementary
Sterling · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
756 students
| Measure | Creighton's Corner Elementary Ashburn, Virginia | Elaine E. Thompson Elementary Sterling, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #58 of 1,142 | #126 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #560 of 50,301 | #1145 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 824 | 756 |
| Enrollment | 824 | 756 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.9% | 18.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | – |
| Math proficiency | 89% | – |
| city | Ashburn | Sterling |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Creighton's Corner Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.1 vs 88.5).
- •Elaine E. Thompson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.3% vs 19.9%).
- •Elaine E. Thompson Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 13.3).
- •Creighton's Corner Elementary is the larger school with 824 students compared with 756.
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 Creighton's Corner Elementary better than Elaine E. Thompson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Creighton's Corner Elementary ranks higher (91.1 vs 88.5 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 Creighton's Corner Elementary and Elaine E. Thompson Elementary?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Ashburn and Sterling in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Creighton's Corner Elementary: 824. Elaine E. Thompson Elementary: 756. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Creighton's Corner Elementary and Elaine E. Thompson Elementary rank in Virginia?
Creighton's Corner Elementary is 58th of 1,142 and Elaine E. Thompson Elementary is 126th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).