Echo Lake Elementary vs Rivers Edge Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 3.7 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
Rivers Edge Elementary
Glen Allen · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
735 students
| Measure | Echo Lake Elementary Glen Allen, Virginia | Rivers Edge Elementary Glen Allen, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #210 of 1,142 | #163 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #2087 of 50,301 | #1521 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 506 | 735 |
| Enrollment | 506 | 735 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.7% | 11.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 94% |
| Math proficiency | 95% | 94% |
| city | Glen Allen | Glen Allen |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rivers Edge Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.4 vs 85.8).
- •Echo Lake Elementary does better on math proficiency (95% vs 94%).
- •Rivers Edge Elementary does better on reading proficiency (94% vs 87%).
- •Rivers Edge Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.3% vs 28.7%).
- •Echo Lake Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 17.5).
- •Rivers Edge Elementary is the larger school with 735 students compared with 506.
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 Rivers Edge Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Rivers Edge Elementary ranks higher (87.4 vs 85.8 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 Rivers Edge Elementary?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Glen Allen and Glen Allen in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Echo Lake Elementary: 506. Rivers Edge Elementary: 735. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Echo Lake Elementary and Rivers Edge Elementary rank in Virginia?
Echo Lake Elementary is 210th of 1,142 and Rivers Edge Elementary is 163rd of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).