Lightfoot Elementary vs Sheffey Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 307 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
Sheffey Elementary
Wytheville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
224 students
| Measure | Lightfoot Elementary Unionville, Virginia | Sheffey Elementary Wytheville, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #868 of 1,142 | #357 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #15458 of 50,301 | #5511 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 224 | 224 |
| Enrollment | 224 | 224 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.1% | 79% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 97.5% |
| city | Unionville | Wytheville |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sheffey Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.1 vs 64.0).
- •Sheffey Elementary does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 74%).
- •Sheffey Elementary does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 65%).
- •Lightfoot Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.1% vs 79%).
- •Sheffey Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 17.2).
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 Lightfoot Elementary better than Sheffey Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sheffey Elementary ranks higher (79.1 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 Sheffey Elementary?
About 307 km in a straight line, between Unionville and Wytheville in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lightfoot Elementary: 224. Sheffey Elementary: 224. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lightfoot Elementary and Sheffey Elementary rank in Virginia?
Lightfoot Elementary is 868th of 1,142 and Sheffey Elementary is 357th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).