Cub Run Elementary vs Poplar Tree 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.
Cub Run Elementary
Centreville · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
620 students
Poplar Tree Elementary
Chantilly · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
683 students
| Measure | Cub Run Elementary Centreville, Virginia | Poplar Tree Elementary Chantilly, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 93 Top 5% |
| State rank | #128 of 1,142 | #21 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #1170 of 50,301 | #264 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 620 | 683 |
| Enrollment | 620 | 683 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.9% | 10.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 96% |
| Math proficiency | 88% | 99.5% |
| city | Centreville | Chantilly |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Poplar Tree Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (93.2 vs 88.4).
- •Poplar Tree Elementary does better on math proficiency (99.5% vs 88%).
- •Poplar Tree Elementary does better on reading proficiency (96% vs 82%).
- •Poplar Tree Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.2% vs 23.9%).
- •Poplar Tree Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.1).
- •Poplar Tree Elementary is the larger school with 683 students compared with 620.
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 Cub Run Elementary better than Poplar Tree Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Poplar Tree Elementary ranks higher (93.2 vs 88.4 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 Cub Run Elementary and Poplar Tree Elementary?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Centreville and Chantilly in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cub Run Elementary: 620. Poplar Tree Elementary: 683. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cub Run Elementary and Poplar Tree Elementary rank in Virginia?
Cub Run Elementary is 128th of 1,142 and Poplar Tree Elementary is 21st of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).