Crystal Spring Elementary vs Garden City Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crystal Spring Elementary
Roanoke · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
323 students
Garden City Elementary
Roanoke · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
302 students
| Measure | Crystal Spring Elementary Roanoke, Virginia | Garden City Elementary Roanoke, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #783 of 1,142 | #630 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #13696 of 50,301 | #11003 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 323 | 302 |
| Enrollment | 323 | 302 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100.9% | 98.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 9.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 97.5% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 97.5% | 82% |
| city | Roanoke | Roanoke |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garden City Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.4 vs 66.6).
- •Crystal Spring Elementary does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 82%).
- •Crystal Spring Elementary does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 72%).
- •Garden City Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.7% vs 100.9%).
- •Garden City Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 15.4).
- •Crystal Spring Elementary is the larger school with 323 students compared with 302.
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 Crystal Spring Elementary better than Garden City Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Garden City Elementary ranks higher (70.4 vs 66.6 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 Crystal Spring Elementary and Garden City Elementary?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Roanoke and Roanoke in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Crystal Spring Elementary: 323. Garden City Elementary: 302. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Crystal Spring Elementary and Garden City Elementary rank in Virginia?
Crystal Spring Elementary is 783rd of 1,142 and Garden City Elementary is 630th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).