Elmont Elementary vs Forest Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 163 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elmont Elementary
Ashland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
383 students
Forest Elementary
Forest · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
384 students
| Measure | Elmont Elementary Ashland, Virginia | Forest Elementary Forest, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #408 of 1,142 | #241 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #6872 of 50,301 | #2439 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 383 | 384 |
| Enrollment | 383 | 384 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.7% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 85% | 92% |
| city | Ashland | Forest |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forest Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.0 vs 76.7).
- •Forest Elementary does better on math proficiency (92% vs 85%).
- •Forest Elementary does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 73%).
- •Forest Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18% vs 68.7%).
- •Elmont Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 18.3).
- •Forest Elementary is the larger school with 384 students compared with 383.
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 Elmont Elementary better than Forest Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Forest Elementary ranks higher (85.0 vs 76.7 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 Elmont Elementary and Forest Elementary?
About 163 km in a straight line, between Ashland and Forest in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elmont Elementary: 383. Forest Elementary: 384. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elmont Elementary and Forest Elementary rank in Virginia?
Elmont Elementary is 408th of 1,142 and Forest Elementary is 241st of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).