Harding Avenue Elementary vs Kipps Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 4.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harding Avenue Elementary
Blacksburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
279 students
Kipps Elementary
Blacksburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
358 students
| Measure | Harding Avenue Elementary Blacksburg, Virginia | Kipps Elementary Blacksburg, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #118 of 1,142 | #103 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #1061 of 50,301 | #913 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 279 | 358 |
| Enrollment | 279 | 358 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.7% | 23.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 88% |
| city | Blacksburg | Blacksburg |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (88.8 vs 89.4).
- •Harding Avenue Elementary does better on math proficiency (92% vs 88%).
- •Kipps Elementary does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 77%).
- •Kipps Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.2% vs 23.7%).
- •Harding Avenue Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 13.8).
- •Kipps Elementary is the larger school with 358 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 Harding Avenue Elementary better than Kipps Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Harding Avenue Elementary and Kipps Elementary?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Blacksburg and Blacksburg in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harding Avenue Elementary: 279. Kipps Elementary: 358. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harding Avenue Elementary and Kipps Elementary rank in Virginia?
Harding Avenue Elementary is 118th of 1,142 and Kipps Elementary is 103rd of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).