Lacey Spring Elementary vs Rural Retreat Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 285 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lacey Spring Elementary
Harrisonburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
350 students
Rural Retreat Elementary
Rural Retreat · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
350 students
| Measure | Lacey Spring Elementary Harrisonburg, Virginia | Rural Retreat Elementary Rural Retreat, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #826 of 1,142 | #417 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #14655 of 50,301 | #7088 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 350 | 350 |
| Enrollment | 350 | 350 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.1% | 80.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 97.5% |
| city | Harrisonburg | Rural Retreat |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rural Retreat Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.4 vs 65.2).
- •Rural Retreat Elementary does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 72%).
- •Rural Retreat Elementary does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 67%).
- •Lacey Spring Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.1% vs 80.9%).
- •Rural Retreat Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 15.2).
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 Lacey Spring Elementary better than Rural Retreat Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Rural Retreat Elementary ranks higher (76.4 vs 65.2 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 Lacey Spring Elementary and Rural Retreat Elementary?
About 285 km in a straight line, between Harrisonburg and Rural Retreat in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lacey Spring Elementary: 350. Rural Retreat Elementary: 350. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lacey Spring Elementary and Rural Retreat Elementary rank in Virginia?
Lacey Spring Elementary is 826th of 1,142 and Rural Retreat Elementary is 417th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).