Frances W. McClenney Elementary vs Laburnum Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frances W. McClenney Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
302 students
Laburnum Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
466 students
| Measure | Frances W. McClenney Elementary Richmond, Virginia | Laburnum Elementary Richmond, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1075 of 1,142 | #1083 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #27080 of 50,301 | #27969 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 302 | 466 |
| Enrollment | 302 | 466 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100.3% | 89.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 52% |
| city | Richmond | Richmond |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Frances W. McClenney Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.1 vs 45.9).
- •Frances W. McClenney Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 52%).
- •Frances W. McClenney Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 46%).
- •Laburnum Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.3% vs 100.3%).
- •Laburnum Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 17.8).
- •Laburnum Elementary is the larger school with 466 students compared with 302.
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 Frances W. McClenney Elementary better than Laburnum Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Frances W. McClenney Elementary ranks higher (47.1 vs 45.9 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 Frances W. McClenney Elementary and Laburnum Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Richmond and Richmond in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frances W. McClenney Elementary: 302. Laburnum Elementary: 466. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frances W. McClenney Elementary and Laburnum Elementary rank in Virginia?
Frances W. McClenney Elementary is 1075th of 1,142 and Laburnum Elementary is 1083rd of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).