Edwin A. Gibson Elementary vs Laburnum Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 209 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edwin A. Gibson Elementary
Danville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
466 students
Laburnum Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
466 students
| Measure | Edwin A. Gibson Elementary Danville, Virginia | Laburnum Elementary Richmond, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1094 of 1,142 | #1083 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #30019 of 50,301 | #27969 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 466 | 466 |
| Enrollment | 466 | 466 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.8% | 89.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 52% |
| city | Danville | Richmond |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Laburnum Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.9 vs 42.9).
- •Laburnum Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 49%).
- •Edwin A. Gibson Elementary does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 46%).
- •Laburnum Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.3% vs 94.8%).
- •Laburnum Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 14.1).
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 Edwin A. Gibson Elementary better than Laburnum Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Laburnum Elementary ranks higher (45.9 vs 42.9 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 Edwin A. Gibson Elementary and Laburnum Elementary?
About 209 km in a straight line, between Danville and Richmond in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edwin A. Gibson Elementary: 466. Laburnum Elementary: 466. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edwin A. Gibson Elementary and Laburnum Elementary rank in Virginia?
Edwin A. Gibson Elementary is 1094th of 1,142 and Laburnum Elementary is 1083rd of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).