G.H. Reid Elementary vs J.L. Francis Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
G.H. Reid Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
671 students
J.L. Francis Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
526 students
| Measure | G.H. Reid Elementary Richmond, Virginia | J.L. Francis Elementary Richmond, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1072 of 1,142 | #1045 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #26484 of 50,301 | #23684 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 671 | 526 |
| Enrollment | 671 | 526 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.1% | 99.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 67% |
| city | Richmond | Richmond |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •J.L. Francis Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.1 vs 48.0).
- •J.L. Francis Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 66%).
- •G.H. Reid Elementary does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 54%).
- •G.H. Reid Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.1% vs 99.2%).
- •J.L. Francis Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 16.8).
- •G.H. Reid Elementary is the larger school with 671 students compared with 526.
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 G.H. Reid Elementary better than J.L. Francis Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), J.L. Francis Elementary ranks higher (52.1 vs 48.0 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 G.H. Reid Elementary and J.L. Francis Elementary?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Richmond and Richmond in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
G.H. Reid Elementary: 671. J.L. Francis Elementary: 526. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do G.H. Reid Elementary and J.L. Francis Elementary rank in Virginia?
G.H. Reid Elementary is 1072nd of 1,142 and J.L. Francis Elementary is 1045th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).