David A. Kaechele Elementary vs Shady Grove Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
David A. Kaechele Elementary
Glen Allen · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
455 students
Shady Grove Elementary
Glen Allen · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
600 students
| Measure | David A. Kaechele Elementary Glen Allen, Virginia | Shady Grove Elementary Glen Allen, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 92 Top 5% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #36 of 1,142 | #144 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #370 of 50,301 | #1336 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 455 | 600 |
| Enrollment | 455 | 600 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.9% | 11.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 93% | 95% |
| Math proficiency | 97% | 96% |
| city | Glen Allen | Glen Allen |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •David A. Kaechele Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.3 vs 87.9).
- •David A. Kaechele Elementary does better on math proficiency (97% vs 96%).
- •Shady Grove Elementary does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 93%).
- •Shady Grove Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.3% vs 11.9%).
- •David A. Kaechele Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 17.1).
- •Shady Grove Elementary is the larger school with 600 students compared with 455.
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 David A. Kaechele Elementary better than Shady Grove Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), David A. Kaechele Elementary ranks higher (92.3 vs 87.9 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 David A. Kaechele Elementary and Shady Grove Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Glen Allen and Glen Allen in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
David A. Kaechele Elementary: 455. Shady Grove Elementary: 600. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do David A. Kaechele Elementary and Shady Grove Elementary rank in Virginia?
David A. Kaechele Elementary is 36th of 1,142 and Shady Grove Elementary is 144th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).