George W. Carver Elementary vs William Fox Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
George W. Carver Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
404 students
William Fox Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
367 students
| Measure | George W. Carver Elementary Richmond, Virginia | William Fox Elementary Richmond, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1139 of 1,142 | #833 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #44024 of 50,301 | #14763 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 404 | 367 |
| Enrollment | 404 | 367 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.8% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 87% |
| city | Richmond | Richmond |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •William Fox Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.1 vs 21.3).
- •William Fox Elementary does better on math proficiency (87% vs 34%).
- •William Fox Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 33%).
- •George W. Carver Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.8% vs 100%).
- •William Fox Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 16.2).
- •George W. Carver Elementary is the larger school with 404 students compared with 367.
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 George W. Carver Elementary better than William Fox Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), William Fox Elementary ranks higher (65.1 vs 21.3 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 George W. Carver Elementary and William Fox Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Richmond and Richmond in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
George W. Carver Elementary: 404. William Fox Elementary: 367. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do George W. Carver Elementary and William Fox Elementary rank in Virginia?
George W. Carver Elementary is 1139th of 1,142 and William Fox Elementary is 833rd of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).