Edwin A. Gibson Elementary vs Schoolfield Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 3.1 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
Schoolfield Elementary
Danville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
516 students
| Measure | Edwin A. Gibson Elementary Danville, Virginia | Schoolfield Elementary Danville, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1094 of 1,142 | #1031 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #30019 of 50,301 | #21897 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 466 | 516 |
| Enrollment | 466 | 516 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.8% | 103.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 74% |
| city | Danville | Danville |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Schoolfield Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.7 vs 42.9).
- •Schoolfield Elementary does better on math proficiency (74% vs 49%).
- •Schoolfield Elementary does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 49%).
- •Edwin A. Gibson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.8% vs 103.1%).
- •Schoolfield Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 14.1).
- •Schoolfield Elementary is the larger school with 516 students compared with 466.
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 Schoolfield Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Schoolfield Elementary ranks higher (54.7 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 Schoolfield Elementary?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Danville and Danville in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edwin A. Gibson Elementary: 466. Schoolfield Elementary: 516. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edwin A. Gibson Elementary and Schoolfield Elementary rank in Virginia?
Edwin A. Gibson Elementary is 1094th of 1,142 and Schoolfield Elementary is 1031st of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).