Dumbarton Elementary vs R.C. Longan Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dumbarton Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
684 students
R.C. Longan Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
491 students
| Measure | Dumbarton Elementary Richmond, Virginia | R.C. Longan Elementary Richmond, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #997 of 1,142 | #741 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #19583 of 50,301 | #12903 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 684 | 491 |
| Enrollment | 684 | 491 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.2% | 89.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 90% |
| city | Richmond | Richmond |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •R.C. Longan Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.8 vs 58.0).
- •R.C. Longan Elementary does better on math proficiency (90% vs 73%).
- •R.C. Longan Elementary does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 63%).
- •R.C. Longan Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.4% vs 90.2%).
- •R.C. Longan Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 16.3).
- •Dumbarton Elementary is the larger school with 684 students compared with 491.
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 Dumbarton Elementary better than R.C. Longan Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), R.C. Longan Elementary ranks higher (67.8 vs 58.0 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 Dumbarton Elementary and R.C. Longan Elementary?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Richmond and Richmond in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dumbarton Elementary: 684. R.C. Longan Elementary: 491. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dumbarton Elementary and R.C. Longan Elementary rank in Virginia?
Dumbarton Elementary is 997th of 1,142 and R.C. Longan Elementary is 741st of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).