Garfield Elementary vs Sandusky Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 235 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garfield Elementary
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
315 students
Sandusky Elementary
Lynchburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
316 students
| Measure | Garfield Elementary Springfield, Virginia | Sandusky Elementary Lynchburg, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #985 of 1,142 | #717 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #19055 of 50,301 | #12387 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 315 | 316 |
| Enrollment | 315 | 316 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.4% | 93.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 77% |
| city | Springfield | Lynchburg |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sandusky Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.5 vs 58.7).
- •Sandusky Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 59%).
- •Sandusky Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 57%).
- •Garfield Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.4% vs 93.4%).
- •Garfield Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 13.2).
- •Sandusky Elementary is the larger school with 316 students compared with 315.
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 Garfield Elementary better than Sandusky Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sandusky Elementary ranks higher (68.5 vs 58.7 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 Garfield Elementary and Sandusky Elementary?
About 235 km in a straight line, between Springfield and Lynchburg in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garfield Elementary: 315. Sandusky Elementary: 316. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garfield Elementary and Sandusky Elementary rank in Virginia?
Garfield Elementary is 985th of 1,142 and Sandusky Elementary is 717th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).