F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary vs Mountain View 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.
F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary
Buena Vista · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
177 students
Mountain View Elementary
Buena Vista · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
154 students
| Measure | F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary Buena Vista, Virginia | Mountain View Elementary Buena Vista, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1123 of 1,142 | #537 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #36181 of 50,301 | #9464 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–1 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 177 | 154 |
| Enrollment | 177 | 154 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.9% | 97.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 95% |
| Math proficiency | – | 95% |
| city | Buena Vista | Buena Vista |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mountain View Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.7 vs 33.6).
- •F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.9% vs 97.4%).
- •Mountain View Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 11.8).
- •F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary is the larger school with 177 students compared with 154.
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 F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary better than Mountain View Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Mountain View Elementary ranks higher (72.7 vs 33.6 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 F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary and Mountain View Elementary?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Buena Vista and Buena Vista in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary: 177. Mountain View Elementary: 154. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary and Mountain View Elementary rank in Virginia?
F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary is 1123rd of 1,142 and Mountain View Elementary is 537th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).