Falling Creek Elementary vs Hopkins Road Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Falling Creek Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
823 students
Hopkins Road Elementary
North Chesterfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
776 students
| Measure | Falling Creek Elementary Richmond, Virginia | Hopkins Road Elementary North Chesterfield, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #718 of 1,142 | #662 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #12420 of 50,301 | #11463 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 823 | 776 |
| Enrollment | 823 | 776 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.5% | 76.7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 81% |
| city | Richmond | North Chesterfield |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hopkins Road Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.8 vs 68.4).
- •Hopkins Road Elementary does better on math proficiency (81% vs 73%).
- •Hopkins Road Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 61%).
- •Hopkins Road Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.7% vs 77.5%).
- •Falling Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 13.4).
- •Falling Creek Elementary is the larger school with 823 students compared with 776.
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 Falling Creek Elementary better than Hopkins Road Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hopkins Road Elementary ranks higher (69.8 vs 68.4 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 Falling Creek Elementary and Hopkins Road Elementary?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Richmond and North Chesterfield in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Falling Creek Elementary: 823. Hopkins Road Elementary: 776. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Falling Creek Elementary and Hopkins Road Elementary rank in Virginia?
Falling Creek Elementary is 718th of 1,142 and Hopkins Road Elementary is 662nd of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).