Elon Elementary vs Independence Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 199 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elon Elementary
Madison Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
288 students
Independence Elementary
Independence · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
287 students
| Measure | Elon Elementary Madison Heights, Virginia | Independence Elementary Independence, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #467 of 1,142 | #586 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #8256 of 50,301 | #10388 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 288 | 287 |
| Enrollment | 288 | 287 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83% | 93% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 92% |
| city | Madison Heights | Independence |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elon Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.5 vs 71.3).
- •Independence Elementary does better on math proficiency (92% vs 87%).
- •Elon Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 77%).
- •Elon Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83% vs 93%).
- •Independence Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 13.1).
- •Elon Elementary is the larger school with 288 students compared with 287.
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 Elon Elementary better than Independence Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Elon Elementary ranks higher (74.5 vs 71.3 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 Elon Elementary and Independence Elementary?
About 199 km in a straight line, between Madison Heights and Independence in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elon Elementary: 288. Independence Elementary: 287. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elon Elementary and Independence Elementary rank in Virginia?
Elon Elementary is 467th of 1,142 and Independence Elementary is 586th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).