East Salem Elementary vs Oak Grove Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Salem Elementary
Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
378 students
Oak Grove Elementary
Roanoke · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
400 students
| Measure | East Salem Elementary Salem, Virginia | Oak Grove Elementary Roanoke, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #689 of 1,142 | #233 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #11923 of 50,301 | #2324 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 378 | 400 |
| Enrollment | 378 | 400 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.1% | 46.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 90% |
| city | Salem | Roanoke |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oak Grove Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.3 vs 69.1).
- •Oak Grove Elementary does better on math proficiency (90% vs 79%).
- •Oak Grove Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 72%).
- •Oak Grove Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.3% vs 88.1%).
- •Oak Grove Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.0).
- •Oak Grove Elementary is the larger school with 400 students compared with 378.
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 East Salem Elementary better than Oak Grove Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Oak Grove Elementary ranks higher (85.3 vs 69.1 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 East Salem Elementary and Oak Grove Elementary?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Salem and Roanoke in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Salem Elementary: 378. Oak Grove Elementary: 400. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Salem Elementary and Oak Grove Elementary rank in Virginia?
East Salem Elementary is 689th of 1,142 and Oak Grove Elementary is 233rd of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).