Gilbert Linkous Elementary vs Harding Avenue Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gilbert Linkous Elementary
Blacksburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
292 students
Harding Avenue Elementary
Blacksburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
279 students
| Measure | Gilbert Linkous Elementary Blacksburg, Virginia | Harding Avenue Elementary Blacksburg, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 90 Top 5% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #79 of 1,142 | #118 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #731 of 50,301 | #1061 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 292 | 279 |
| Enrollment | 292 | 279 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.8% | 23.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 92% |
| city | Blacksburg | Blacksburg |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gilbert Linkous Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.2 vs 88.8).
- •Harding Avenue Elementary does better on math proficiency (92% vs 87%).
- •Gilbert Linkous Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 77%).
- •Harding Avenue Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.7% vs 28.8%).
- •Gilbert Linkous Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 13.3).
- •Gilbert Linkous Elementary is the larger school with 292 students compared with 279.
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 Gilbert Linkous Elementary better than Harding Avenue Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Gilbert Linkous Elementary ranks higher (90.2 vs 88.8 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 Gilbert Linkous Elementary and Harding Avenue Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Blacksburg and Blacksburg in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gilbert Linkous Elementary: 292. Harding Avenue Elementary: 279. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gilbert Linkous Elementary and Harding Avenue Elementary rank in Virginia?
Gilbert Linkous Elementary is 79th of 1,142 and Harding Avenue Elementary is 118th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).