Glen Lea Elementary vs Mechanicsville Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glen Lea Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
461 students
Mechanicsville Elementary
Mechanicsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
572 students
| Measure | Glen Lea Elementary Richmond, Virginia | Mechanicsville Elementary Mechanicsville, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1080 of 1,142 | #714 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #27610 of 50,301 | #12285 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 461 | 572 |
| Enrollment | 461 | 572 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.7% | 100.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 88% |
| city | Richmond | Mechanicsville |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mechanicsville Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.6 vs 46.4).
- •Mechanicsville Elementary does better on math proficiency (88% vs 67%).
- •Mechanicsville Elementary does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 42%).
- •Glen Lea Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.7% vs 100.9%).
- •Mechanicsville Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 15.4).
- •Mechanicsville Elementary is the larger school with 572 students compared with 461.
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 Glen Lea Elementary better than Mechanicsville Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Mechanicsville Elementary ranks higher (68.6 vs 46.4 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 Glen Lea Elementary and Mechanicsville Elementary?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Richmond and Mechanicsville in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Glen Lea Elementary: 461. Mechanicsville Elementary: 572. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Glen Lea Elementary and Mechanicsville Elementary rank in Virginia?
Glen Lea Elementary is 1080th of 1,142 and Mechanicsville Elementary is 714th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).