Crystal Spring Elementary vs Morningside Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 3.3 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
Morningside Elementary
Roanoke · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
278 students
| Measure | Crystal Spring Elementary Roanoke, Virginia | Morningside Elementary Roanoke, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #783 of 1,142 | #862 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #13696 of 50,301 | #15342 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 323 | 278 |
| Enrollment | 323 | 278 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100.9% | 101.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 97.5% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 97.5% | 77% |
| city | Roanoke | Roanoke |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Crystal Spring Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.6 vs 64.2).
- •Crystal Spring Elementary does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 77%).
- •Crystal Spring Elementary does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 72%).
- •Crystal Spring Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (100.9% vs 101.4%).
- •Morningside Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 15.4).
- •Crystal Spring Elementary is the larger school with 323 students compared with 278.
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 Morningside Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Crystal Spring Elementary ranks higher (66.6 vs 64.2 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 Morningside Elementary?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Roanoke and Roanoke in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Crystal Spring Elementary: 323. Morningside Elementary: 278. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Crystal Spring Elementary and Morningside Elementary rank in Virginia?
Crystal Spring Elementary is 783rd of 1,142 and Morningside Elementary is 862nd of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).