Ivy Elementary vs Virginia L. Murray Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ivy Elementary
Charlottesville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
358 students
Virginia L. Murray Elementary
Charlottesville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
273 students
| Measure | Ivy Elementary Charlottesville, Virginia | Virginia L. Murray Elementary Charlottesville, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 93 Top 5% |
| State rank | #64 of 1,142 | #24 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #607 of 50,301 | #290 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 358 | 273 |
| Enrollment | 358 | 273 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.4% | 11.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 94% | 97.5% |
| city | Charlottesville | Charlottesville |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Virginia L. Murray Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (93.0 vs 90.9).
- •Virginia L. Murray Elementary does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 94%).
- •Virginia L. Murray Elementary does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 87%).
- •Ivy Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.4% vs 11.7%).
- •Virginia L. Murray Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.9).
- •Ivy Elementary is the larger school with 358 students compared with 273.
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 Ivy Elementary better than Virginia L. Murray Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Virginia L. Murray Elementary ranks higher (93.0 vs 90.9 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 Ivy Elementary and Virginia L. Murray Elementary?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Charlottesville and Charlottesville in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ivy Elementary: 358. Virginia L. Murray Elementary: 273. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ivy Elementary and Virginia L. Murray Elementary rank in Virginia?
Ivy Elementary is 64th of 1,142 and Virginia L. Murray Elementary is 24th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).