Lightfoot Elementary vs North River Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 99 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lightfoot Elementary
Unionville · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
224 students
North River Elementary
Mount Solon · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
222 students
| Measure | Lightfoot Elementary Unionville, Virginia | North River Elementary Mount Solon, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #868 of 1,142 | #698 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #15458 of 50,301 | #12084 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 224 | 222 |
| Enrollment | 224 | 222 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.1% | 88.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 82% |
| city | Unionville | Mount Solon |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North River Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.9 vs 64.0).
- •North River Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 74%).
- •North River Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 65%).
- •Lightfoot Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.1% vs 88.3%).
- •North River Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 17.2).
- •Lightfoot Elementary is the larger school with 224 students compared with 222.
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 Lightfoot Elementary better than North River Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), North River Elementary ranks higher (68.9 vs 64.0 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 Lightfoot Elementary and North River Elementary?
About 99 km in a straight line, between Unionville and Mount Solon in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lightfoot Elementary: 224. North River Elementary: 222. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lightfoot Elementary and North River Elementary rank in Virginia?
Lightfoot Elementary is 868th of 1,142 and North River Elementary is 698th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).