Laurel Ridge Elementary vs Olde Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Laurel Ridge Elementary
Fairfax · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
835 students
Olde Creek Elementary
Fairfax · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
359 students
| Measure | Laurel Ridge Elementary Fairfax, Virginia | Olde Creek Elementary Fairfax, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 94 Top 5% |
| State rank | #55 of 1,142 | #13 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #541 of 50,301 | #149 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 835 | 359 |
| Enrollment | 835 | 359 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 9.7% | 16.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 89% | 88% |
| city | Fairfax | Fairfax |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Olde Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (94.4 vs 91.2).
- •Laurel Ridge Elementary does better on math proficiency (89% vs 88%).
- •Laurel Ridge Elementary does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 81%).
- •Laurel Ridge Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.7% vs 16.7%).
- •Olde Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 14.2).
- •Laurel Ridge Elementary is the larger school with 835 students compared with 359.
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 Laurel Ridge Elementary better than Olde Creek Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Olde Creek Elementary ranks higher (94.4 vs 91.2 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 Laurel Ridge Elementary and Olde Creek Elementary?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Fairfax and Fairfax in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Laurel Ridge Elementary: 835. Olde Creek Elementary: 359. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Laurel Ridge Elementary and Olde Creek Elementary rank in Virginia?
Laurel Ridge Elementary is 55th of 1,142 and Olde Creek Elementary is 13th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).