Fairview Elementary vs Terra Centre Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairview Elementary
Fairfax Station · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
751 students
Terra Centre Elementary
Burke · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
594 students
| Measure | Fairview Elementary Fairfax Station, Virginia | Terra Centre Elementary Burke, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 92 Top 5% |
| State rank | #102 of 1,142 | #45 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #910 of 50,301 | #453 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 751 | 594 |
| Enrollment | 751 | 594 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.8% | 14.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 86% | 88% |
| Math proficiency | 90% | 95% |
| city | Fairfax Station | Burke |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Terra Centre Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.7 vs 89.4).
- •Terra Centre Elementary does better on math proficiency (95% vs 90%).
- •Terra Centre Elementary does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 86%).
- •Fairview Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.8% vs 14.6%).
- •Terra Centre Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 15.3).
- •Fairview Elementary is the larger school with 751 students compared with 594.
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 Fairview Elementary better than Terra Centre Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Terra Centre Elementary ranks higher (91.7 vs 89.4 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 Fairview Elementary and Terra Centre Elementary?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Fairfax Station and Burke in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairview Elementary: 751. Terra Centre Elementary: 594. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairview Elementary and Terra Centre Elementary rank in Virginia?
Fairview Elementary is 102nd of 1,142 and Terra Centre Elementary is 45th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).