Lewis and Clark Elementary vs Madison Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lewis and Clark Elementary
Ruther Glen · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,009 students
Madison Elementary
Ruther Glen · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
456 students
| Measure | Lewis and Clark Elementary Ruther Glen, Virginia | Madison Elementary Ruther Glen, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #762 of 1,142 | #645 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #13300 of 50,301 | #11168 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,009 | 456 |
| Enrollment | 1,009 | 456 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80% | 82.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 78% |
| city | Ruther Glen | Ruther Glen |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Madison Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.2 vs 67.2).
- •Lewis and Clark Elementary does better on math proficiency (87% vs 78%).
- •Lewis and Clark Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 73%).
- •Lewis and Clark Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80% vs 82.7%).
- •Madison Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 17.7).
- •Lewis and Clark Elementary is the larger school with 1,009 students compared with 456.
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 Lewis and Clark Elementary better than Madison Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Madison Elementary ranks higher (70.2 vs 67.2 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 Lewis and Clark Elementary and Madison Elementary?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Ruther Glen and Ruther Glen in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lewis and Clark Elementary: 1,009. Madison Elementary: 456. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lewis and Clark Elementary and Madison Elementary rank in Virginia?
Lewis and Clark Elementary is 762nd of 1,142 and Madison Elementary is 645th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).