Franconia Elementary vs Richard Bowling Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 228 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Franconia Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
492 students
Richard Bowling Elementary
Norfolk · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
492 students
| Measure | Franconia Elementary Alexandria, Virginia | Richard Bowling Elementary Norfolk, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #204 of 1,142 | #1073 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #1973 of 50,301 | #26572 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 492 | 492 |
| Enrollment | 492 | 492 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.9% | 99.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 61% |
| city | Alexandria | Norfolk |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Franconia Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.1 vs 47.9).
- •Franconia Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 61%).
- •Franconia Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 45%).
- •Franconia Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.9% vs 99.8%).
- •Richard Bowling Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 13.3).
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 Franconia Elementary better than Richard Bowling Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Franconia Elementary ranks higher (86.1 vs 47.9 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 Franconia Elementary and Richard Bowling Elementary?
About 228 km in a straight line, between Alexandria and Norfolk in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franconia Elementary: 492. Richard Bowling Elementary: 492. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franconia Elementary and Richard Bowling Elementary rank in Virginia?
Franconia Elementary is 204th of 1,142 and Richard Bowling Elementary is 1073rd of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).