Echo Lake Elementary vs R.C. Longan Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Echo Lake Elementary
Glen Allen · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
506 students
R.C. Longan Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
491 students
| Measure | Echo Lake Elementary Glen Allen, Virginia | R.C. Longan Elementary Richmond, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #210 of 1,142 | #741 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #2087 of 50,301 | #12903 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 506 | 491 |
| Enrollment | 506 | 491 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.7% | 89.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 95% | 90% |
| city | Glen Allen | Richmond |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Echo Lake Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.8 vs 67.8).
- •Echo Lake Elementary does better on math proficiency (95% vs 90%).
- •Echo Lake Elementary does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 76%).
- •Echo Lake Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.7% vs 89.4%).
- •R.C. Longan Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 15.8).
- •Echo Lake Elementary is the larger school with 506 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 Echo Lake Elementary better than R.C. Longan Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Echo Lake Elementary ranks higher (85.8 vs 67.8 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 Echo Lake Elementary and R.C. Longan Elementary?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Glen Allen and Richmond in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Echo Lake Elementary: 506. R.C. Longan Elementary: 491. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Echo Lake Elementary and R.C. Longan Elementary rank in Virginia?
Echo Lake Elementary is 210th of 1,142 and R.C. Longan Elementary is 741st of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).